Senior Environment Protection Officer

Full Time Ongoing role with the EPA!

Salary: VPS 4 $97955 - $111142 pa 12% super

Location: 2729 Faithfull Street Wangaratta

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victorias 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:

Youll lead frontline regulatory actions to prevent harm from pollution and waste. Youll play a key role in delivering education compliance monitoring and enforcement activities that protect the environment and public health across Northeast Victoria Region.

In this role you will:

• Plan and deliver regulatory activities aligned with EPAs strategic priorities.
• Respond to environmental and public health incidents.
• Support investigations and compliance programs including preventative projects.
• Provide guidance to team members and contribute to resolving compliance issues.

• Engage with communities and stakeholders to promote awareness of environmental laws and EPAs role.

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a senior operational setting ideally within regulatory or environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex enforcement matters and lead high-impact projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor others and manage conflict effectively.
• Excellent communication organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial industry experience is desirable.

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How to apply

Click the Apply button to submit your application. Applications close on 9th November 2025.

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.

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Need to know more

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of 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.

** Please note: EPA will be temporarily closed for the Holiday Season from 29 December 2025 to 31st December 2025 (inclusive). Employees will be required to use their annual leave balances during this period and the People & Culture team will automate the leave application for all employees. Please discuss leave options with your manager upon commencement and consider that in absence of accrued leave you may need to take leave without pay. **