Team Leader, Waste Transport

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Flexible start times

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Team Leader, Waste Transport, to guide regulatory, compliance and advisory services for waste streams. You will oversee risk-based regulation, coordinate investigations, and lead a high-performing team protecting environmental health.

Key requirements include leadership of regulatory/compliance teams, expertise in waste transport and environmental regulation, plus strong stakeholder engagement and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading regulatory, compliance, or environmental management teams.
• Strong understanding of waste transport, environmental regulation, or related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience coordinating complex regulatory activities and investigations.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply sound judgement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing staff performance and developing team capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Waste Transport team to deliver regulatory, compliance and advisory services.
• Oversee waste transport compliance programs, assessments and investigations.
• Provide specialist advice on waste transport regulation and environmental risks.
• Identify high-risk transport issues and complex compliance matters.
• Build productive relationships with industry and government stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and support responses to waste-related risks.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Waste transport knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Risk assessment

Policy interpretation

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1896

Ongoing, full-time role

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

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 Team Leader, Waste Transport, you will lead EPA’s waste transport function and coordinate risk-based regulation of reportable priority waste and other regulated waste streams.

This is an opportunity to provide operational leadership and regulatory expertise, oversee compliance activities and lead a high-performing team that protects environmental and human health outcomes.

In this role you will

• Lead the Waste Transport team to deliver high-quality regulatory, compliance and advisory services.
• Oversee waste transport compliance programs, assessments, investigations and other regulatory activities.
• Provide specialist advice on waste transport regulation, waste movement requirements and environmental risks.
• Identify and manage high-risk transport issues, emerging risks and complex compliance matters.
• Build productive relationships with industry, transport operators, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor operational performance, contribute to planning and improvement, develop team capability and support responses to significant waste-related risks and incidents.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory, compliance, operational or environmental management teams.
• Strong understanding of waste transport, waste management, environmental regulation or related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience coordinating complex compliance activities, investigations or regulatory programs.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policy and operational requirements and apply sound judgement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing staff performance and developing team capability, with a commitment to regulatory integrity and continuous improvement.
• Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training on the job, or completion within a reasonable time from commencement.

Applications close on Tuesday 17th 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 [e-mail]

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.

Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11.59pm