Environment Protection Officer - Lilydale, Australia - Environment Protection Authority

Environment Protection Authority

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Lilydale, Australia

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Description

Location:
North East Region | Lilydale

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Environment Protection Authority

Salary:
$73,842 - $89,661

Occupation:
Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: 396

Environment Protection Officer - Fixed term until 24 November 2023 (Dandenong)

Fulltime or parttime fixed term opportunity until 24 November 202
VPS3 $73,842 to $89, % superannuation
Join the passionate team at the Southern Metropolitan Melbourne Region in Dandenong

_ About the Organisation_

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) was established in 1971 as Victoria's environmental regulator. EPA's role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and the environment. We work in a complex and everchanging operating environment. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors._

_ Benefits of working with

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 career pathways._
- _Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options._

About the Role:

Reporting to the Team Leader, Environment Protection, the Environment Protection Officer is a member of a team responsible for EPA's on-ground regulatory response in the region.

This includes 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.

In this role you will:

Under the direction of the Team Leader, Environment Protection, and supported by Senior Environment Protection Officers, use your initiative, and prioritise tasks to deliver regulatory actions.
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 delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA's regulatory priorities.

_ Skills and Experience:
_

A relevant tertiary degree or qualification is desirable.
A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.
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.

_ How to Apply:
_

Click the "Apply" button to submit your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close_ _
_15 August 2023._
At EPA Victoria, the safety of our people, stakeholders and community is our first priority, which is why all applicants are required to be fully COVID vaccinated with 3 doses (or an approved exemption). All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment._

_ Need to know more?_

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._
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) or hold a valid work permit or visa._