These lists provide details of current auditors and accredited consigners appointed by EPA.
About auditors and consigners
- Environmental auditors assess risks of harm to human health and the environment. They give independent advice on ways to improve processes and reduce pollution. Learn about the environmental audit system
- Accredited consigners are appointed professionals with approval from us to lawfully manage specific types of waste. Learn about the role accredited consigners perform in waste management
Environmental Auditor appointments - 2023
Apply now to become an environmental auditor
Want to play a key role in supporting appropriate land use in Victoria and prevent harm to the environment?Applications are now open for qualified individuals to become an environmental auditor in the contaminated land category. Environmental auditors are independent and do not work for us. They are engaged by business, industry and government to carry out statutory duties under the Environment Protection Act 2017, including:
- Conducting preliminary risk screen assessments and environmental audits
- Preparing preliminary risk screen assessment statements and reports
- Preparing environmental audit statements and reports
- Performing any function consulted on by an environmental auditor under relevant legislation.
Application requirements and process
We are looking for auditors who have:
- Relevant skills, expertise and qualifications
- Experience in assessing, managing or remediating contaminated land
- A sound knowledge of the Victorian legislative framework and auditing practices
- A thorough understanding of the Environment Protection Act 2017 and associated statutory policies, regulations and guidelines.
Applicants must address the requirements set out in Environmental auditor guidelines for appointment and conduct (publication 865).
The application process has 3 stages:
- Written application.
- Exam.
- Interview.
Applicants will need to be successful at each stage of the application process to be recommended for appointment.
Application fees
There is an application fee of $2,252.87. The fee is due when submitting the application.You will have the option to:
- Pay immediately when submitting your application through the EPA portal
- Receive a tax invoice and pay later.
EPA will not review any applications until the fee is paid.
Applicants who successfully proceed through the 3 stages will incur an additional fee of $8,156.54 before the appointment is made.
Appointments are for 3 years.
Unsuccessful applicants will not be entitled to a refund.
How to apply
To apply for appointment to the contaminated land category, complete the application form and submit it, along with the other required documents, at EPA portal.To help with applications, we are offering 2 free online information sessions:
Please note that you will need to have the Teams app to attend the online sessions.
- Wednesday 13 December 2023: 1pm to 4pm - Register for the session
- January 2024: Date/time TBC.
Applications close Thursday 29 February 2024.
Industrial facilities category applications
Applications for the industrial facilities category will open in early 2024 and follow the same process.The information session dates will follow.
Register your interest now to apply for the industrial facilities category at EAappointments@epa.vic.gov.au.
Contact us
For more information on applying for either category, please contact Environmental Audit Coordinator Jahnu Russell at:
- Email: EAappointments@epa.vic.gov.au
- Phone: (03) 9695 2502.
Contaminated land auditors
Industrial facility auditors
Name | Company | Contact details | Appointment category |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Kortegast | Tonkin & Taylor P/L PO Box 5305 South Melbourne Vic 3205 |
tkortegast@tonkintaylor.com.au 03 9863 8686 |
Industrial facilities |
Brian Eva | Eva & Associates P/L PO Box 2163 East Malvern Vic 3145 |
brian_eva@evaandassociates.com.au 03 9822 3454 |
Industrial facilities |
Bruce Dawson | WSP Australia Pty Ltd Level 11, 567 Collins Street Melbourne, 3000 |
bruce.dawson@wsp.com 03 8862 3774 0401 714 823 |
Industrial facilities |
David Spink | Arup Australia Pty Ltd, 699 Collins St Docklands Vic 3008 |
david.spink@arup.com 0427 177 988 |
Industrial facilities |
Doris Pallozzi | KPMG Tower Two, Collins Square 727 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3008 |
dpallozzi@kpmg.com.au 03 9288 6171 |
Industrial facilities |
Geoffrey Byrne | Niboi Consulting P/L PO Box 2212 Templestowe Lower Vic 3107 |
geoff.byrne@niboi.com.au 0432751104 |
Contaminated land Industrial facilities Natural resources |
John Nolan | Nolan Consulting P/L 31 Knox Drive Barwon Heads Vic 3227 |
john.nolan@nolan-consulting.com.au 0410 099 314 |
Industrial facilities Natural resources |
Jonathan Medd | CDM Smith Australia 1/30 Wangaratta Street Richmond Vic 3121 |
meddjm@cdmsmith.com 0417 710 044 |
Contaminated land Industrial facilities |
Peter Nadebaum | GHD P/L BHP Billiton Centre Level 8, 180 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Vic 3000 |
peter.nadebaum@ghd.com 03 8687 8967 |
Contaminated land Industrial facilities |
Peter Ramsay | Peter J. Ramsay & Associates P/L Level 10, 222 Kings Way South Melbourne Vic 3205 |
peter.ramsay@pjra.com.au 03 9690 0522 |
Contaminated land Industrial facilities |
Rohan Ash | Smec Australia P/L PO Box 23027 Docklands Vic 8012 |
rohan.ash@smec.com 03 9514 1664 |
Industrial facilities |
Stephen Jenkins | Envirorisk Management P/L PO Box 183 Lara Vic 3212 |
sjenkins@envirorisk.com.au 03 5282 3773 |
Industrial facilities |
Suanna Harvey | Senversa P/L Level 6, 15 William Street Melbourne Vic 3000 |
suanna.harvey@senversa.com.au 0438 577 025 |
Industrial facilities |
Wajahat (Waji) Bajwa | Bajwa EnviroConsult P/L Suite 66, 283 Glen Huntly Road Elsternwick Vic 3185 |
wajahat.bajwa@beconsult.com.au 03 9589 1050 |
Industrial facilities |
Natural resource auditors
Name | Company | Contact details | Appointment category |
---|---|---|---|
Craig Clifton | Jacobs Group (Australia) [Bendigo] PO Box 952 Bendigo Vic 3550 |
craig.clifton@jacobs.com 03 5444 1861 |
Natural resources |
Geoffrey Byrne | Niboi Consulting P/L PO Box 2212 Templestowe Lower Vic 3107 |
geoff.byrne@niboi.com.au 0432751104 |
Contaminated land Industrial facilities Natural resources |
John Nolan | Nolan Consulting P/L 31 Knox Drive Barwon Heads Vic 3227 |
john.nolan@nolan-consulting.com.au 0410 099 314 |
Industrial facilities Natural resources |
Accredited consigners
Name | Company | ID number | Waste | Postcode/suburb |
---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Gowans | Merton Consulting Pty Ltd. | EXT001293 |
|
3026 |
Andrew Jacob | Focus Environmental | EXT001155 |
|
3058 |
Andrew Swann | Circular Resources Australia | EXT001127 |
|
3124 |
Bryan Dance |
Nationwide Waste | EXT001153 |
|
3136 |
David Reddie | Hazrad Australia | EXT001134 |
|
6965 |
Geordie McMillan | Stantec | EXT001103 |
|
3136 |
Luke Collins | Edwards Environmental | EXT001367 |
|
3550 |
Matthew Philip Gibbs | Arcadis Australia Pacific Pty Ltd | EXT001307 |
|
3000 |
Patrick Baldwin | DRC Environmental Pty Ltd | EXT001206 |
|
3102 |
Patrick Bryce | Enviropacific | EXT001129 |
|
3168 |
Roger Gibbs | Tetra Tech Coffey | EXT001253 |
|
3006 |
Sasanka Thoguru |
Certified Environmental Practitioner | EXT001307 |
|
3024 |
Shane Stephens |
Director, Samplescience Pty Ltd |
EXT001284 |
|
3083 |
Stephen Jenkins | Envirorisk Management P/L | EXT001102 |
|
3067 |
Tyson Clingan | Mackenzie Environmental |
EXT001138 |
|
3101 |
Reviewed 24 June 2024