Senior Engineer, Environmental Risk & Regulatory Strategy

Environment Protection Authority Victoria

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 167,000 - 191,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria – Macleod VIC seeks a Principal Engineer to act as senior engineering authority, providing governance and assurance across complex systems. You will lead a team, shape standards, and deliver defensible regulatory advice.

The role focuses on risk, process safety and resilience in environmental and infrastructure contexts. You will lead high-impact projects, develop partnerships, and communicate technical concepts to varied audiences, supporting EPA's

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in engineering accredited by Engineers Australia or an equivalent recognised body.
Advanced engineering judgement applied to complex infrastructure, environmental, regulatory or high-risk matters.
Proven ability to analyse evidence and provide authoritative strategic advice.
Desirable: Registered Professional Engineer Victoria or eligibility.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop EPA's engineering team, including performance, capability and culture.
Establish and maintain engineering governance, QA, peer review and escalation pathways.
Lead systems-level assessment of complex projects with multifactor risks.
Provide authoritative leadership in risk assessment, barrier effectiveness and resilience.
Lead regulatory science advice, technical reports and multidisciplinary insights.
Build strategic partnerships and represent EPA with diverse stakeholders.