Senior Advisor, Regulatory Strategy

Full-time, Fixed term role until 30/06/2028 | 1.0 FTE

Salary: VPS 5 - $116,413 to $128,631 + 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. 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:

As Senior Advisor, Regulatory Strategy, you will lead the design, development and oversight of EPA's regulatory strategy and strategic plans targeting priority sectors and risks. You will provide authoritative advice on EPA's regulatory approach and integrated strategies to address risks to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

This is an opportunity to use evidence, intelligence and regulatory expertise to shape strategic decisions, improve EPA's principal operational policies and build genuine partnerships across government, industry and community.

In this role you will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic plans addressing priority sectors and risks, drawing on operational insights, data, intelligence, science, policy and regulatory practice.
• Support implementation and review of EPA’s regulatory strategy and principal operational policies through clear advice, guidance, communications and supporting materials.
• Review and evaluate regulatory performance and recommend actions that improve EPA’s regulatory effectiveness.
• Identify emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends, and advise on the effective use of regulatory tools.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder networks and contribute as a senior team member to a positive, high-performing Regulatory Strategy unit.

Skills and experience

• Strong understanding of regulatory practice, regulatory tools and commonly used regulatory approaches, particularly in pollution and waste regulation.
• Advanced project management capability, including planning, monitoring and delivery, risk management, budget management, resource allocation and evaluation of project or program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated achievement in a similar role, contributing to organisational excellence, high performance standards and a positive culture.
• Ability to develop strategies and plans through systematic analysis of evidence and data, and provide authoritative professional advice on highly complex and sensitive matters.
• Strategic thinking and partnership capability, including identifying emerging risks and opportunities, aligning priorities and resources, building trust and navigating differences to reach decisions.

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How to apply

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

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?

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including employment verification, referee checks, a statutory declaration and a national police check. Additional security clearance may be required for designated roles.

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.