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Officer for the Protection of the Local Environment

Victorian Government
$89,292 - $96,073 a year
Victoria
Full time
2 days ago

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $89,292 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Environment
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: 1185
Fixed Term, full-time role until 29 May 2026
Salary: VPS 3.2 - $89,292 to $96,073 p.a + 11.5% superannuation
Office Location: 8–12 Seymour St, Traralgon
Hybrid work arrangements including a minimum of 3 days required working across the Gippsland Region

About the Organisation
The Environment Protection Authority is Victoria's independant environmental regulator. EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and their environment, collaborating with community, government and industry to achieve its objectives.
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 you to excel in your professional life.

The EPA Experience
  • See the impact of your work first-hand in the communities in which we live
  • On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
  • Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible start and finish times as well as flexible work arrangements available, such as compressed work week options

About the role:
You will work closely with local governments and other members of the EPA Gippsland team to address waste and pollution reports, including small to medium scale illegal dumping, litter, noise, dust, and odour. In this role, you will prioritise tasks and monitor workflow to deliver front-line regulatory operations aligned with EPA’s strategic priorities.

In this role you will:
  • Communicate and collaborate with co-regulators, duty holders, communities, local governments, and other partners to enhance environmental and public health outcomes.
  • Support the delivery of the Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE) Program, working with local council and responding to regional waste and pollution reports.
  • Implement regulatory actions to prevent harm to communities and the environment through education, engagement, compliance monitoring, and enforcement actions.
  • Utilise research and problem-solving skills and apply regulatory tools in the Environment Protection Act 2017 to deliver priority outcomes.
  • Contribute to a positive team culture and improve teamwork practices.

Skills and experience:
  • Completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training, or the ability to complete it within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Ability to deliver regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives.
  • Proficiency in applying relevant government legislation, regulations, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of local government and environmental regulation related to pollution and waste is desirable.
  • Project and program delivery skills, including risk management, task prioritisation, and workflow monitoring.

To see the full position description:
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How to apply
Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on 11:59pm Monday, 11 August 2025.
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 [email protected]

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.
Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
31 July 2025
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