Team Leader, Field Specialists Major Industries

Full Time Ongoing Senior Opportunity with the EPA!

Salary: VPS 5.2 $124888 - $136747 pa 12% super

Location: 664 Collins Street Docklands - Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office)

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 a small team delivering expert compliance and enforcement support for the regulation of complex industrial facilities helping to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment. Youll play a key role in building partnerships driving high standards and supporting EPAs strategic priorities.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with regional operations teams to implement compliance and enforcement audits reviews and actions for complex industrial facilities aiming to improve compliance outcomes and prevent harm to communities and the environment.
• Provide specialist technical expertise to support effective frontline regulation of complex industrial facilities in line with EPAs strategic priorities.
• Plan oversee and deliver programs to enhance the regulation of complex industrial facilities using risk-based approaches to address environmental and human health challenges.
• Represent EPA in engagement with the community duty holders and government stakeholders.
• Build internal capability in complex industrial facility regulation through training mentoring coaching and expert advice.

Skills and experience:

• Senior-level experience and recognised expertise in the regulation of complex industrial facilities with a detailed knowledge of Victorias environmental protection laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead develop and motivate teams contributing positively to an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Models positive behaviours supports and develops staff and demonstrates strong project and program management skills including risk-based approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across community industry and government.
• Brings a genuine desire to learn share knowledge and make a meaningful difference to environmental and human health outcomes.

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How to apply

Click the Apply button to submit your application. Applications close on 29th January 2026 @ 23:59

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.