Senior Regulatory Assurance Officer at environm01

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

140849.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Practice, Assurance, Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Quality Functions, Systems Thinking, Analytical Capability, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Process Assessment, Evidence-based Insights

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Full Time, Fixed Term role for 8 months. Salary: VPS 5.2 $128,635 - $140,849 + 12% super Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands - Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) About the Organisation 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 a 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: You’ll be responsible for taking a systems-level view of EPA’s regulatory performance, reviewing decision-making, identifying risks and trends, and providing clear, evidence-based insights to senior leaders to improve how EPA regulates and delivers outcomes. In this role you will: Lead risk-based reviews of regulatory operations and decision-making Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities across EPA Provide clear, evidence-based insights to senior leaders (CEO/SEC etc) Influence decision-making through strong analysis and recommendations Drive uplift in regulatory quality, governance and system performance Skills and experience: Strong experience in regulatory practice, ideally within a regulator or similar environment Experience in assurance, audit, risk, compliance or quality functions (desirable) Strong systems thinking, with the ability to assess processes, controls and performance end-to-end Experience working with risk management frameworks, including controls and mitigation (desirable) Strong analytical capability, with the ability to identify themes and provide clear insights Confident communicator, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders To see the full position description: Click Here How to apply Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on 18th June 2026 @ 23:59 Applicants Should Submit: Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role. Resume; including contact details of two referees. For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves taking a systems-level view of regulatory performance to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities. You will provide evidence-based insights to senior leadership to enhance regulatory quality and governance.