• Fixed term/ Full time vacancy until 12 November 2025
• Science C.1 $109,730 - $121,247 pa + 11.5% super

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 will be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance, and delivering programs on noise sciences. You will inform regulatory and strategic decisions by the EPA about complex noise pollution problems, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. This is a senior role for an experienced scientist that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. Working closely with the Senior Scientist - Noise, you actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to deliver organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:  

• Provide scientific advice, guidance, and deliver programs on noise sciences, that meet the priority needs of the EPA as a science-based regulator.
• Deliver scientific advice to inform regulatory and strategic decisions about noise pollution, based on an understanding of potential environmental impacts of different options.
• Analyse scientific evidence and prepare statements of opinion for use in compliance and enforcement activities, including prosecutions.
• Communicate scientific/technical information about noise pollution and its prevention and control to a wide variety of audiences, including the results of associated research and analysis.

Skills and experience: 

• A tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in applied science, environmental science, engineering or equivalent, preferably with specialisation in noise.
• Senior level experience in the delivery of applied environmental science and engineering, preferably related to noise pollution.
• Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental risk assessment and noise pollution.

To see the full position description: Click Here 

How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 9 December 2024.

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. 

** Please note: EPA will be temporarily closed for the Holiday Season from 27 December 2024 to 31st December 2024 (inclusive). Employees are required to use their annual leave balances during this period and the People & Culture team will automate the leave application for all employees. Please discuss leave options with your manager upon commencement and consider that in absence of annual leave balances, you may need to take annual leave without pay. **