Senior Scheme Integrity & Risk Officer

Fixed-term, full-time role until 30 June 2028

Salary: VPS 5.2 - $128,635 to $140,849 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  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 and offers 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:

As Senior Scheme Integrity and Risk Officer, you will lead the management, monitoring and reporting of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme market compliance functions. You will focus on risk management, business continuity and compliance reporting to support adherence to statutory and contractual requirements.

This is an opportunity to provide specialist advice, lead assurance and investigation activities, analyse scheme performance and strengthen governance, controls and continuous improvement across CDS Vic.

  In this role you will:

• Lead monitoring, assessment and reporting of scheme integrity, compliance and risk activities.
• Develop, implement and maintain risk management, assurance and business continuity frameworks for CDS Vic.
• Analyse compliance, operational and market performance data to identify emerging risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality compliance, risk and performance reports for executives, governance committees and stakeholders.
• Lead investigations, reviews and assurance activities relating to scheme integrity, compliance performance and contractual obligations.
• Build productive relationships across government, industry and service providers and provide specialist advice to influence effective outcomes.

  Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience leading risk management and compliance activities, including risk assessment, mitigation, controls and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to interpret legislative and contractual requirements and provide accurate, timely and evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience developing and maintaining governance, assurance and business continuity frameworks.
• Highly developed analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills across government, industry and service providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-quality reports, briefings, presentations and recommendations for senior audiences.

  To see the full position description: Click here   How to apply

Click the “Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations and suitability for the role.
• Resume including contact details of two referees.

For enquiries relating to this role, please contact [email protected].

  Need to know more?

All prospective employees will 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, employment verification, referee checks, a statutory declaration, police 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.