Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Environment Protection Authority
Salary: $91,418 - $103,725
Occupation: Environment
Reference: 558
Contribute to EPA’s approach in the prevention of fires in waste and resource recovery facilities. You are agile and flexible with proven ability to work in a fast-moving project environment with dynamic priorities.
The Preventative Project Unit (PPU) team members are passionate about reducing harm to the environment and the health of Victorians. You will report to a supportive, responsive, and flexible leader.
Project Officer – FTC until 30/6/2024
- Fulltime, fixed term position until 30/6/2024
- VPS 4 $91,418 to $103,725 + 11% superannuation
- One percent salary increase from 1/12/2023 | $92,332 to $104,762.
- Opportunity to work on one of EPA’s priority harm projects.
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 ever-changing 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 Preventative Project Lead, the Project Officer is a member of a small team responsible for partnering with teams across EPA to deliver temporal projects across the state. You will contribute to the design, commissioning, management, and oversight of the delivery of projects aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.
In this role you will:
- Working under the direction of the Preventative Project Lead and working closely with other parts of the EPA, design, plan and deliver time-bound (temporal) preventative projects aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities (such as fire prevention projects, pollution prevention projects, and environmental crime prevention projects).
- Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high performing team culture, including by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve teamwork practices.
- Implement good project management practices, consistent with the requirements set by the Corporate Services Division, to plan, oversight, manage, monitor and quality assure project delivery across the state.
- Report against project milestones and outcomes, identifying and mitigating risks to project delivery and seeking opportunities to optimise outcomes for Victorian communities.
- Contribute to building project management capability across the EPA.
- Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.
Skills and Experience:
- A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in project management, behavioural science or a related discipline is desirable.
- Experience in project delivery.
- Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.
- A proven record in translating complex or large volumes of information into clear and succinct documents (such as briefs, discussion papers, plans or reports) through the application of strategic and critical thinking.
- Experience in the application of theory of change models, inclusive of Program Logics and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills including the ability to effectively influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
- Knowledge of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.
For further information about the role, you can view our position description here: PD 701555
How to Apply:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close 3 December 2023.
Please contact careers@epa.vic.gov.au should you require this ad in an accessible format.
All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment.
Need to know more?
For any enquiries, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au
Please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team if you require advice and support with the application process, on 1300 372 842. Or, for further information on Environment Protection Authority Victoria, please visit www.epa.vic.gov.au.
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.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.
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