Manager, Environment and Restorative Justice

at  Environment Protection Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Organisation: Environment Protection Authority
Salary: $130,673 - $174,869
Occupation: Legal
Reference: 821

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law is required.
• A proven record of achievement in a senior management role leading an advice and advocacy function, preferably within Government.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in environmental and restorative justice as it applies in environmental regulation.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including building a shared sense of direction, clarifying priorities; identifies and responds proactively to strategic issues impacting the operating environment.
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a cohesive senior management team in an organisation.
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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 lead and manage a function responsible for providing leadership and support across EPA to lead, build and strengthen implementation of key components of the environmental justice (EJ) Framework. You will provide advice and legal expertise to EPA, and strategically network, support and advise on effective engagement and partnership, particularly where there are strategic overlaps with Annual Delivery plans, strategic frameworks, organisational programs, policies, and initiatives.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Lead the environmental justice function in building, maintaining, and leveraging strategic relationships and partnerships to ensure that the EPA is a trusted and influential authority .
• Ensure a robust, transparent, risk and evidence-based approach within the environmental justice function, empowering and supporting staff, and devolving decision making with an appropriate accountability framework embedded within the unit.
• Identify, lead and manage the provision of strategic advice to effectively build the environmental justice function and capability within EPA; identify emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends impacting on the successful achievement of EPA’s strategic priorities.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality support and engagement across EPA to build relationships and partnerships around environmental justice.
• Partner across EPA to lead the delivery, review and updating of EPA’s Environmental and Restorative Justice Framework.