Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters.
Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.
Lead performance and integrity of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme
Drive continuous improvement, reporting and circularity outcomes
Strengthen scheme performance and public confidence
About the organisation
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is the state's environmental regulator, working to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorian communities and ecosystems.
Operating under a strong legislative mandate and a science-based approach, EPA partners with government, industry and the public to protect the environment and human health.
This organisation is values-led, future-focused, and committed to delivering lasting impact for all Victorians.
About the role
As Head of Scheme Performance, you will provide expert leadership across waste industry operations, scheme reporting, performance management and circularity outcomes for Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
You will oversee scheme integrity, performance risks and continuous improvement, providing trusted technical, contractual and stakeholder advice to support effective scheme delivery.
You will lead mandatory scheme reporting and performance monitoring, use data and strategic intelligence to inform executive decision-making, and identify and respond to performance failures, emerging market failure risks and reputational issues.
Leading a team of 4-5 direct reports, you will also build trusted relationships across government, industry, community and scheme participants to strengthen scheme performance and public confidence.
About you




You are an experienced senior leader with demonstrated experience in recycling, waste management or container deposit systems, including the strategic leadership of complex programs or regulatory systems.
You can interpret complex regulations, standards and guidelines, improve the performance of complex service delivery, regulatory or market-based systems, and anticipate emerging trends, stakeholder expectations and external influences.
You bring strong systems thinking, analytical judgement and problem-solving capability, together with highly developed stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills across government, industry and community.
A relevant tertiary degree or qualification in waste and/or recycling policy, engineering or a similar discipline is required.
Applications close Tuesday 17 November **** at 11:59pm.
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria was established in **** under the auspices of the Environment Protection Act ****.
Our role is to be an effective environmental regulator and an influential authority on environmental impacts.
Our vision is for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria was established in **** under the auspices of the Environment Protection Act ****.
Our role is to be an effective environmental regulator and an influential authority on environmental impacts.
Our vision is for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Perks and benefits
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📌 Head Of Scheme Performance (Melbourne)
🏢 Environment Protection Authority Victoria
📍 Melbourne