Program Manager

Description:

Fixed Term role until 15 January 2027 Part Time 0.6 FTE VPS 6.1 $134,593 - $151,205 pa + 11.5% superLocation: 664 Collins Street, Docklands
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-handRange of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunitiesOn-the-job training for a wide range of environmental rolesFlexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
About the role: You will be a member of a team responsible for the development of internal and external regulatory guidance and delivery of EPA’s capability uplift program. To enable regulatory decision makers to effectively operate within regulatory policies and duty holders to effectively prevent harm to communities and the environment from pollution and waste. You will lead and coordinate EPA’s regulatory change implementation deliver high-quality expert advice, planning and support, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.
In this role you will: Develop and implement project management plans, with clearly defined objectives, targets, and measures to assess delivery effectiveness in both a qualitative and quantitative manner; continually align and integrate project management planning, activity, and evaluation with broader organisational activity to improve regulatory performance.Embed a discipline of strong program management focus and action in Regulatory Enablement Branch and across the EPA; introduce and apply project management principles into problem-solving methodologies and solution design and prioritise the consideration and management of the impacts of changBuild, maintain, and leverage strategic relationships and partnerships to ensure that the EPA is a trusted and influential authority in advancing the prevention of harm to the environment and human health from pollution and waste; effectively represent the EPA in the local community and at external forums.
Skills and experience: A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in project management, policy development, program management, or equivalent.Senior experience and a record of achievement in the delivery of large-scale change initiatives, preferably within Government.Knowledge of contemporary project management methodologies.Advanced management skills and demonstrated capability to plan, monitor and deliver multiple concurrent projects / programs, including risk identification and management, budget development and management; optimise the allocation and use of resources; and evaluate project / program effectiveness.
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How to apply Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday, 11 March 2025.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.