We have an ongoing opportunity for a Field Operations Officer to join the EPA’s Waste and Resource Recovery Team and help protect our environment and support positive outcomes for the community.

You’ll undertake a diverse range of regulatory activities, applying EPA legislation to address environmental issues and support compliance across your assigned area. The role also provides opportunities to undertake inspections, compliance and enforcement activities, investigations, and work closely with industry, local government and communities to reduce risks to human health and the environment. You will also contribute to specialist advice to support industry assessments and planning, licensing and permitting, and operational coordination, depending on operational priorities.

If you’re looking for a varied regulatory role where your work can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:





- An open and enthusiastic approach to learning and teamwork.
- A broad understanding of the policies, practices and statutory requirements that support the operations of the EPA.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain regulatory requirements and prepare transparent, well-structured written reports.
- A willingness to undertake inspections and investigate environmental incidents to minimise harm to human health and the environment.
- Sound problem-solving skills with a commitment to fair, consistent and evidence-based decision making.

Please note that it is an essential requirement of this role for the successful candidate to have a Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence.

This role closes on : 11:55 pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

📌 Field Operations Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
📍 Sydney