Senior Project Officer, Permissioning

Environment Protection Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria) is seeking a Senior Project Officer, Permissioning, to lead complex licensing and permitting work and to help codify effective regulatory practices.

Based at 664 Collins Street, Docklands, this fixed-term role until 30 June 2027 offers the chance to collaborate with government, councils and the waste and resource recovery sector while delivering high-quality advice and standards development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects with risk, budget and resources management.
• Proven track record in senior roles delivering standards and regulatory outcomes.
• High professionalism, accountability and commitment to a positive culture.
• Ability to build enduring cross‑sector relationships for collaborative delivery.
• Creative thinker able to drive improvements and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to preparing waste and recycling standards for ministerial consideration.
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans across the lifecycle of standards with councils and industry.
• Support monitoring programs for each set of standards.
• Lead action planning and advise executives on risks, urgent issues, non-compliance and regulatory tools.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, reports and presentations to support EPA priorities and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Accountability

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Job description

Full time, fixed term role until 30/06/2027

Salary: VPS 5.1 - $116,413 to $128,631 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA is currently transitioning to a new operating model, creating a range of opportunities across the organisation. We’re looking for talented people to join us and contribute to EPA’s important work protecting Victoria’s environment and community.

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

As Senior Project Officer, Permissioning, you will contribute senior subject matter expertise to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures that support consistent licensing and permitting practices across EPA. You will apply practical permissioning experience, particularly in operating licences and permits, to help codify and document effective regulatory practices.

This is an opportunity to lead complex project deliverables, work with government, councils and the waste and resource recovery sector, and provide high-quality advice that strengthens standards, monitoring and regulatory responses.

In this role you will:

• Contribute to the preparation of waste and recycling services standards for EPA and ministerial consideration, including advice on future standards development and review.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans across the lifecycle of standards, consulting local councils, the waste and resource recovery sector and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of monitoring programs for each set of standards.
• Lead responsive action planning and provide advice and recommendations to executives on risks, urgent issues, non-compliance and the use of regulatory tools.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, submissions, reports, presentations and other documents that support EPA priorities and project delivery.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated project management capability to plan, monitor and deliver multiple concurrent project or program streams, including risk, budget, resources and evaluation.
• A proven record of achievement in a similar role that contributes to organisational excellence, high performance standards and a positive culture.
• Strong accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cohesive team and build enduring relationships that enable collaborative delivery of organisational priorities.
• Ability to think creatively, try new approaches, learn, share knowledge and contribute to meaningful improvement.

Applications close on Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 11:59 pm.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [e-mail]

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including employment verification, referee checks, a statutory declaration and a national police check. Additional security clearance may be required for designated roles.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11.59pm