Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $240,938 - $310,385

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1930

- Contribute to a liveable place, now and into the future.
- Lead EPA strategic planning and performance branch.
- Director (SES1) role shaping EPA’s future strategic direction

The Position

EPA Victoria is seeking a Director, Strategic Planning & Performance to help shape the future of EPA as a modern, intelligence-led and risk-based regulator. The Director will ensure organisational priorities, intelligence, risk information and performance insights are translated into coordinated regulatory strategies, interventions and measurable outcomes.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Strategy, Capability and Circular Economy and will lead a highly committed and qualified team. In this role, the Director will drive prioritisation and performance across the EPA, aligning annual priorities and regulatory delivery with long-term ambition and measurable environmental outcomes.

An early priority for the Director will be leading the development of a new five-year Strategic Plan for the organisation.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience leading strategic planning, performance, or transformation functions within complex organisations. Experience in a government / regulatory environment is highly regarded.





You will possess highly developed analytical, behavioural intervention and systems-thinking capabilities, together with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, navigate complexity and drive enterprise-wide outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape EPA’s organisational direction and make a lasting impact on the future of environmental protection in Victoria.

The Organisation

EPA Victoria works to prevent and reduce the harmful impacts of pollution and waste on people and the environment. As an independent statutory authority and Victoria’s environmental regulator, EPA plays a critical role in protecting environmental and public health outcomes across the state.

A values- and purpose-driven organisation, EPA works alongside community, government and industry to deliver positive outcomes for all Victorians, improving environmental protection, sustainable industries and community wellbeing.

For more information on the organisation visit: EPA website

Applications close: 22 November 2026

To apply

This role is being managed by Future Leadership and any direct applications will be forwarded to them.

To apply use this link: https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/director-strategic-planning-and-performance-epaspp1126/

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

9 November 2026

📌 Director, Strategic Planning and Performance (Melbourne)
🏢 Environment Protection Authority
📍 Melbourne