Senior Regulatory Standards Officer - Knowledge Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Protect the environment, whatever your

Work the way that works for you

We celebrate diversity of people and'L

Expand your horizons and embrace

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria is seeking a Senior Regulatory Standards Officer - Knowledge Management to strengthen regulatory practice by leading governance of standards and central knowledge systems. You will ensure guidance is accurate, accessible, and fit for purpose to support sound decisions and a consistent one-EPA approach.

The role focuses on centralising regulatory knowledge, codification frameworks, and advising specialist teams, with assurance of ownership and review

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining knowledge management or content management frameworks in a complex organisation.
• Senior experience in policy and regulation development, preferably in government.
• Ability to manage large volumes of complex information and keep content accurate and current.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of environmental regulation and related legislation.
• Degree in environmental science, engineering or related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a centralised repository of internal regulatory knowledge.
• Maintain EPA's regulatory codification and doctrine frameworks for consistent messaging.
• Provide advice to regulatory teams on codifying internal practices and policies.
• Maintain tools, registers and reporting for ownership, review and publication status.
• Coordinate development, review and publication of regulatory guidance and standards.

Skills

Knowledge management

Information governance

Content management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge sharing

Environmental regulation

Education

Environmental science / engineering degree

Job description

Senior Regulatory Standards Officer - Knowledge Management

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 until 15/12/2028

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 Regulatory Standards Officer - Knowledge Management, you will strengthen consistent regulatory practice across EPA by leading the governance of regulatory standards, the regulatory codification framework and EPA's central regulatory knowledge systems. You will work with leaders and specialist teams to keep regulatory guidance accurate, accessible, current and fit for purpose, supporting sound internal regulatory decision‑making and a consistent one‑EPA approach.

This is an opportunity to shape how EPA manages and shares regulatory knowledge, improve the governance and visibility of internal standards, and support consistent, risk‑based regulatory decisions across the organisation.

In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain a centralised repository of internal regulatory knowledge that responds to stakeholder needs and EPA's regulatory risk profile.
• Develop and maintain EPA's regulatory codification and doctrine frameworks to support consistent messaging, style and operational practice.
• Provide advice and guidance to specialist regulatory teams on codifying internal practices and operational policies.
• Maintain tools, registers and reporting that provide visibility of document ownership, review status, publication status and future review workloads.
• Coordinate the development, review, update and publication of regulatory guidance and standards, and support new decision‑making guidance with leaders and key stakeholders.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining knowledge management, information governance or content management frameworks in a complex organisation.
• Senior experience in policy and regulation development, preferably within government.
• Ability to manage large volumes of complex information and keep content accurate, accessible, current and fit for purpose.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, including promoting knowledge‑sharing practices and adoption of information governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in environmental regulation relating to pollution and waste, with the ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or postgraduate qualification in environmental science, engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

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.

Perks and benefits

• Protect the environment, whatever your role
• Work the way that works for you
• We celebrate diversity of people and lifestyles
• Expand your horizons and embrace something bigger