Environment Protection Officer

Ongoing, full time role

Salary - VPS 3: $81,496  - $98,955 + 12% super

Location: 47-51 Queen St, Bendigo VIC 3550 - 3 days minimum in office

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:

Reporting to the Team Leader, Environment Protection, the Environment Protection Officer is a member of a team sponsible for EPA’s on-ground regulatory response in the region, including 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:

• 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 conduct of investigations; and the delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA’s regulatory priorities.


• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.


• Work collaboratively with co-regulators, duty holders, communities, local governments, and other partners to drive improved environmental and public health outcomes; and provide local intelligence to inform EPA’s strategic regulatory priorities.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualification 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.


• Ability to deliver regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives.


• Ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.


• A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable. 

To see the full position description: Click Here

How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 5 July 2026 . 

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.