Senior Environment Protection Officer - Contaminated Land and Landfill - #682120

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.

Senior Environment Protection Officer - Contaminated Land and Landfill

• Be a part of EPA's on-ground regulatory response to contaminated land and landfills team.
• Working and building relationship with Senior stakeholders.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for growth.

About the Organisation

the Senior Environment Protection Officer - Contaminated Land and Landfill is a member of a team responsible for 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 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:

The Environment Protection Officer is a member of a team responsible for EPA's on-ground regulatory response in the region, including education, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action. You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and ensure you achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; and foster genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to support the delivery organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Under the direction of the Team Leader, Environment Protection, and working closely with the Team Leader, Field Specialists - Contaminated Land, plan and deliver regulatory actions focussed on landfills and/or contaminated land to prevent harm to communities and environment from pollution and waste through education and engagement, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance with environmental laws via regulatory notices and enforcement action.
• Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high performing team culture, including by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve teamwork practices.
• As the place-based expert on contaminated land and landfills, provide expert advice and support capability building in the region; actively participate in the conduct of investigations (under the direction of Environmental Crime Branch); and the delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA's regulatory priorities.
• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.
• Provide support and guidance to other team members, including the regional operations team, in delivering organisational priorities; contribute to the analysis, negotiation, and resolution of compliance issues; provide local intelligence to inform the development of preventative projects and compliance projects aligned to EPA's strategic regulatory priorities.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualification is desirable.
• Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training (on-job), or completion within a reasonable time frame from commencement in the role.
• Significant experience in the management and/or regulation of contaminated land and/or landfills.
• Ability to be present at times and locations as required to successfully perform the role. This is usually satisfied by the possession of a current Victorian driver's licence.

To see the full position description: PD

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o6smu8zvvf4mcrucivf6g/PD_PN701367_Senior-Environment-Protection-Officer_Contaminated-Land-and-Landfills_Metro-Melbourne-Area.pdf?rlkey=07bnhaiifs4z8q3bheqiwfgn7&st=ep7shmbm&dl=0

How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications close on 29 May 2024

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [email protected]

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.