Chief Investigator

Proactively prevent environmental harmDrive change in a values and purpose driven organisationProvide expert advice to help EPA deliver for all VictoriansAbout the organisation
EPA is Victoria's independent environmental regulator and is responsible for preventing the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorian communities and the environment. They draw on world class scientific and regulatory expertise and work closely with governments, community, business, and industry. EPA is a values and purpose driven organisation, dedicated to working and growing together to create solutions that are better for the environment, better for people and better for business.About the role
The Chief Investigator is EPA's most senior criminal investigator, responsible for leading the Environmental Crime Branch to deliver intelligence-led investigations into environmental crime (relating to pollution and waste), proactively targeting high risk offenders to systematically identify and prevent environmental harm from occurring and ensuring that those that break environmental laws are held to account. Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations, this senior technical specialist role builds and leads teams through change to ensure a positive organisational culture and the highest standards of performance and integrity are achieved. Ensuring a robust, transparent, risk and evidence-based approach, this role provides expert advice, data and support on environmental crime matters to the Governing Board, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior Executive Committee to ensure the success of the EPA as a modern regulator.About you
You are an experienced senior leader of criminal investigations. You have a proven track record of successfully leading multiple concurrent and complex investigations. You are innovative and strategic, forecasting challenges and identifying opportunities. You have a deep understanding of government, policy and regulatory making processes, and demonstrate a sophisticated approach to stakeholder engagement to foster genuine partnerships. You are a motivating and empowering leader, experienced in leading through change. Your effectiveness as a leader comes from your collaborative nature and ability to influence at all levels. Consistently demonstrating sound judgement and the highest standards of ethics, you make quality decisions and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. You see this role as driving organisational excellence in a modern organisation that wants to set the benchmark in world leading environmental regulation, as highly aligned with your personal and professional values.For more information on requirements and the Candidate Brief, please see the . Please submit your CV and concise cover letter (1-page) in Microsoft Word format. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.