Environmental auditors are independent and do not work for EPA. They are engaged by business, industry and government to carry out statutory duties under the Environment Protection Act 2017.
The role of industrial facilities environmental auditors is:
- conducting environmental audits
- preparing environmental audit statements and reports
- performing any function consulted on by an environmental auditor under relevant legislation.
An industrial facilities environmental auditor has a unique role in Victoria. They are appointed to work in subcategories based on their demonstrated expertise. These areas are:
- activities related to industrial facilities (design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning)
- wind energy facilities
- activities relating to landfills (design, construction, operation, closure and aftercare).
Application requirements and process
We are looking for people who have:
- relevant skills, expertise and qualifications
- experience in assessment of activities related to industrial facilities, landfills and/or wind energy facilities
- a sound knowledge of the Victorian legislative framework and auditing practices
- through understanding of the EP Act 2017, 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
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 proceed through the 3 stages will incur an additional fee of $8,377.13 before the appointment is made.
Appointments are for 3 years.
Unsuccessful applicants will not be entitled to a refund.
How to apply
To apply to the industrial facilities category, complete the application form (PDF, 150KB) 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 you will need to have the Microsoft Teams app to attend the online sessions.
- Thursday 12 December 2024: 1pm to 3:30pm AEDT
- Tuesday 28 January 2025: 2:30pm to 5pm AEDT
Applications close Thursday 7 February 2025 at 5pm AEDT.
For more information on applying, please contact Environmental Audit Coordinator Jahnu Russell or the Project Manager Jane Sertori at:
- Phone: (03) 9695 2502.
Reviewed 20 December 2024
