Field Surveillance Officer

at  Environment Protection Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Ongoing - Full Time
Organisation: Environment Protection Authority
Salary: $109,730 - $121,247
Occupation: Environment
Reference: 1095

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

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

Skills and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in investigations, law or a related discipline is desirable.
• Demonstrated operational experience in the management and conduct of physical or technical surveillance (including covert is desirable) in a law enforcement, intelligence, or regulatory body.
• Experience in the use of tactical and electronic applications and the management of evidence to achieve investigation outcomes.
• Knowledge of contemporary techniques for the conduct of proactive and reactive investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, policies, and procedures for the conduct of physical and technical surveillance.
• A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Surveillance Program Specialist, the Field Surveillance Officer works across the state in the development of strategies, policies and procedures and the conduct surveillance activities to support the prevention, detection, and investigation of environmental crime (related to pollution and waste).

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• As directed by the Surveillance Program Specialist, oversight, plan and deliver surveillance activities (technical, physical, and aerial) to obtain relevant information and intelligence to prevent, detect and investigate environmental crime (related to pollution and waste).
• Capture, monitor and record information relevant to surveillance utilising a variety of surveillance devices, ensuring all legislative, process and compliance obligations are met.
• Contribute to evidentiary material, including internal reports, statements, affidavits, and other documentation to support investigations and litigation; attend legal proceedings and give evidence obtained through surveillance activities.
• Work collaboratively with co-regulators to drive improved environmental and public health outcomes; and provide local intelligence to inform EPA’s strategic regulatory priorities.
• Collaborate with investigators, regional operations teams, Legal Branch, Data Analytics and Intelligence Unit and other parts of EPA in delivering EPA’s strategic regulatory priorities

Skills and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in investigations, law or a related discipline is desirable.
• Demonstrated operational experience in the management and conduct of physical or technical surveillance (including covert is desirable) in a law enforcement, intelligence, or regulatory body.
• Experience in the use of tactical and electronic applications and the management of evidence to achieve investigation outcomes.
• Knowledge of contemporary techniques for the conduct of proactive and reactive investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, policies, and procedures for the conduct of physical and technical surveillance.
• A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.

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