Environment Protection Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Environment Protection Authority

Environment Protection Authority

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Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Parkville

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Environment Protection Authority

Salary:
$73,842 - $89,661

Occupation:
Environment

Reference: 269

Environment Protection Officer
- $73,842 to $89,661 (VPS3 salary range)

Hybrid working options.
Bendigo
Two ongoing fulltime opportunities

About the organisation

As Victoria's environment regulator, we set and implement environmental standards to help ensure all Victorians can enjoy clean air, healthy waterways, and pollutant-free land.

Benefits of working with the EPA:

Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health.
A focus on work/life balance and development opportunities
A diverse and inclusive workplace with many careers' pathways
Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options

About the role

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 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.

Duties

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.
Work collaboratively with coregulators, duty holders, communities, local governments, and other partners to drive improved environmental and public health outcomes; and provide local intelligence to inform EPA's strategic regulatory priorities.
Comply with all legislative, policy and process obligations and requirements in the conduct of regulatory operations; achieve the highest standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity.
Undertake administrative processes and other tasks as directed for the effective achievement of regulatory outcomes; ensure that all Government and EPA policies and procedures, such and financial management, occupational health and safety, and conduct are complied with.

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. This role may include overnight travel.
Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training (onjob), or completion within a reasonable time frame from commencement in the role.
Ability to deliver regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives.
A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.

How to apply
Click the "Apply" button to submit your resume and cover letter. Applications close
23 June 2023.**Please note: