Environmental Protection Specialist
Job Description
EPA works to prevent and reduce pollution's harmful effects on Victoria's environment and people. We collaborate with community, industry, and businesses to achieve our goals.
We strive to adapt and respond to changing community needs while maintaining a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Our team is dedicated to new ways of working and offers various support options for both work and personal life.
The EPA Experience
You'll see the impact of your work firsthand in the communities we serve. Our workplace values internal collaboration and volunteering opportunities.
We provide on-the-job training for environmental roles and flexible work arrangements to suit individual needs.
About the Role
You will work closely with local governments and regional operations teams to address waste and pollution reports, including small to medium-scale illegal dumping, litter, noise, dust, and odour.
In this role, you will prioritise tasks and monitor workflow to deliver front-line regulatory operations aligned with EPA's strategic priorities.
Your responsibilities include:
Supporting the delivery of the Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE) Program, responding to regional waste and pollution reports.
Implementing regulatory actions to prevent harm to communities and the environment through education, engagement, compliance monitoring, and enforcement actions.
Collaborating with co-regulators, duty holders, communities, local governments, and other partners to enhance environmental and public health outcomes.
Contributing to a positive team culture and improving teamwork practices.
Utilising problem-solving skills and new powers/tools in the Environment Protection Act 2017 to deliver priority outcomes.
Skills and Experience
You will need:
Completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training or the ability to complete it within a reasonable timeframe.
Able to deliver regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives.
Proficiency in applying relevant government legislation, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of local government and environmental regulation related to pollution and waste is desirable.
Project and program delivery skills, including risk management, task prioritisation, and workflow monitoring.
