Environment Protection Officer

at  Environment Protection Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Western Region | Stawell
Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Organisation: Environment Protection Authority
Salary: $76,817 - $93,275
Occupation: Environment
Reference: 1089

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.
• Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training (on-job) (or completion within a reasonable time frame from commencement in the role.
• Ability to deliver regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives.
• Ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.
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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

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will use your initiative to prioritise tasks and monitor workflow in delivering frontline regulatory operations, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. This is an exciting role for an operational regulator that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Use your initiative and prioritise tasks to deliver regulatory actions 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.
• Actively support the conduct of investigations; 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.