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

To achieve the best possible environmental outcomes for Victoria, we're increasingly shifting our focus from minimising the effects of environmental harm, to preventing it from happening in the first place.

To help us achieve this, we're now recruiting. By working at EPA you can enjoy a meaningful career with great work-life balance, while building a better future for our environment.

Environmental Audit Officer

• Ongoing
• Full time hours
• Immediate start

This is an exciting opportunity to join EPA's Environmental Audit team

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

To achieve the best possible environmental outcomes for Victoria, we're increasingly shifting our focus from minimising the effects of environmental harm, to preventing it from happening in the first place.

Benefits of working at EPA:

• Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health
• A focus on work/life balance with a focus on staffing development
• A team with an inclusive culture that works together to solve problems

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join EPA's Environmental Audit team, reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Audit, you will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on the environmental audit system, landfills, contaminated land and management of pollution from industrial sources. You will also be responsible for managing the appointment, re‑appointment and discipline of auditors, the maintenance of auditor guidance and assisting with developing strategies and policies to enhance the audit program.

Your enthusiasm, leadership and teamwork will make you a standout candidate for the role!

About you:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria's independent environmental auditor framework with an understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 2017.
• Proven experience in identifying quality assurance issues and implementing system improvements.
• Relevant industry and other professional qualifications (e.g degree in environmental science/engineering, industry experience in landfills or contaminated land remediation, quality management and control).
• Proven ability to work as a team member, developing and sustaining enduring relationships to achieve required outcomes.
• Have excellent professional written and verbal communication
• Hold strong stakeholder management skills

How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your resume and cover letter. Applications close 22 August.

EPA encourages applications from First Nations Australians and people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Please contact recruitment.mailbox@epa.vic.gov.au should you require this ad in an accessible format.

Please note:

• Preferred candidates will be required to submit proof of compliance with EPA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (two doses of COVID-19 vaccine plus at least one booster dose).
• You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) 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.