Executive Leader
The Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is seeking a strategic and innovative Chief Executive Officer to lead its environmental regulator in preventing and reducing the harmful effects of pollution and waste on communities and ecosystems.
As CEO, you will be responsible for shaping the EPA's strategic direction and operational performance in a highly visible and accountable setting. You will oversee a significant workforce and manage a substantial budget while championing innovation, integrity, and public value.
The ideal candidate will have senior executive experience in complex regulatory or public sector environments, with a deep understanding of environment protection. They will bring a collaborative mindset, proven leadership skills, and a strong track record of driving environmental outcomes at scale.
The successful candidate will inspire trust and performance across diverse teams and stakeholders, thrive in complexity, and be ready to lead the EPA into a future of environmental excellence.
The role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the environment and human health, working collaboratively with government, industry, and the public to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the EPA's strategic direction and operational performance.
* Oversee a significant workforce and manage a substantial budget.
* Champion innovation, integrity, and public value.
* Drive environmental outcomes at scale.
* Collaborate with government, industry, and the public to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
Requirements:
* Senior executive experience in complex regulatory or public sector environments.
* Deep understanding of environment protection.
* Collaborative mindset and proven leadership skills.
* Strong track record of driving environmental outcomes at scale.
Benefits:
* Unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the environment and human health.
* Chance to work collaboratively with government, industry, and the public.
* Opportunity to drive innovation and promote sustainable development.
About the Organisation:
The EPA is values-led, future-focused, and committed to delivering lasting impact for all Victorians. We partner with government, industry, and the public to protect the environment and human health, using science-based approaches and legislative mandates to drive our work.