Permissioning Officer

Permissioning Officer job in Melbourne with a statutory authority.

Your new company

Join a leading statutory authority protecting Victoria’s environment. As a Permissioning Officer, you will manage a portfolio of EPA applications, delivering timely, high-quality assessments in line with the Environment Protection Act 2017 and organisational priorities.
You’ll play a key role in supporting licensing decisions, improving processes, and strengthening regulatory outcomes.

Your new role

  • Manage multiple permissioning applications (permits, licences, registrations) to tight deadlines
  • Assess applications, prepare reports, and provide clear recommendations
  • Apply project management principles (planning, risk, prioritisation, tracking)
  • Escalate and manage complex cases with internal experts
  • Support licence review programs and regulatory projects
  • Drive process, policy, and system improvements
  • Collaborate across teams (Science, Legal, Operations)
  • Engage professionally with industry, government, and community stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree in environmental science or related field
  • Strong project management experience in regulatory or environmental settings
  • Experience in permissioning or government roles (preferred)
  • Solid knowledge of the Environment Protection Act 2017
  • Ability to assess complex information and apply legislation
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What you'll get in return

Be a part of this amazing team, where you will receive the opportunity to work for an established government authority that values work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements to suit employee and business needs, as well as other great benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to suman.kadian@hays.com.au.

LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Sustainability
Ref:
3000370

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Suman Kadian, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 9604 9656

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