Senior Regulatory Intervention and Coordination Officer

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

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority is seeking a Senior Regulatory Intervention and Coordination Officer to lead EPA's coordinated regulatory approach for high-risk sites and sectors in Victoria. This is an ongoing, full-time role based in Docklands.

You will provide expert risk-based regulation, support policy and programs, and collaborate with government, industry and communities to prevent harm to people and the environment. This is a dynamic, senior position with immediate impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, science, environmental science or environmental management.
• Proven regulatory expertise in large-scale industry.
• Senior-level experience in environmental risk management.
• Detailed knowledge of Victoria's environmental protection laws.
• Specialist knowledge of risk management for large or complex facilities.
• Ability to lead coordination and advise across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver regulatory initiatives for high-risk sites.
• Provide specialist regulatory expertise and operational support.
• Support policy, compliance and program alignment with EPA priorities.
• Provide risk-based insights to inform prioritisation and direction.
• Lead coordination of regulatory strategies including escalation and hand-offs.
• Prepare reports, briefings and build cross-government partnerships.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Environmental compliance

Leadership

Education

Engineering

Environmental science

Environmental management

Job description

Senior Regulatory Intervention and Coordination Officer

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

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

Ongoing, full-time role

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

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

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 Regulatory Intervention and Coordination Officer, you will plan and lead EPA's coordinated regulatory approach for high-risk and complex sites, sectors and duty holders.

This senior regulatory role provides expert compliance advice, program delivery, operational support and technical advice on risk-based regulation to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment.

In this role you will:

• Plan, manage and deliver initiatives, strategies and projects that improve regulation of high-risk entities, sectors and complex sites.
• Provide specialist expertise and operational support for effective regulation of high-risk and complex sites, sectors and duty holders.
• Support the regulatory value chain through input to policy, compliance, permissioning, programs and projects aligned to EPA priorities.
• Provide intelligence and insights to inform risk prioritisation, interventions and strategic direction.
• Lead coordination of regulatory strategies and interventions, including escalation triggers, referral and hand-off processes.
• Prepare reporting, briefings and advice on regulatory performance and build genuine partnerships across government, industry and community.

Skills and experience

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualification in engineering, science, environmental science or environmental management is mandatory.
• Demonstrated application of industry and regulatory expertise.
• Senior-level experience and recognised expertise in environmental and risk management systems for complex and major industry sectors.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Victoria’s environmental protection laws.
• Specialist knowledge of risk management for large or complex industrial facilities, including environmental impacts and controls.
• Ability to lead coordination, provide expert advice and work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders.

Applications close on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to *******@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

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.