Senior Project Officer, Permissioning

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

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Officer, Permissioning, to contribute senior expertise to licensing and permitting practices across the organisation. You will codify regulatory approaches and help implement standard operating procedures to ensure consistency.

This fixed-term, full-time role requires leading complex projects, engaging with government and local councils, and delivering high-quality regulatory advice to strengthen standards, monitoring

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management capability to plan, monitor and deliver multiple concurrent streams.
• Proven record of achievement in a similar role contributing to excellence and high performance.
• Strong accountability for execution and quality of results.
• Ability to build enduring relationships for collaborative delivery of priorities.
• Creative thinking and willingness to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standards for EPA and ministerial consideration, advising on future standards development.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans across the standards lifecycle.
• Support monitoring programs for each set of standards.
• Lead action planning and provide advice to executives on risks and non‑compliance.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, reports and presentations to support project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria – Melbourne VIC

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

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

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

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.

Need to know more?

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.