Company description:

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Job description:

The Regional Manager Biodiversity Assessment Services North Central leads a team which provides high quality biodiversity and environmental advice to support the Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples (RECAFP) Group in successful delivery of government, departmental and community priorities. The Regional Manager is responsible for achieving business excellence and building an inclusive and high performing workforce that is customer focussed, collaborative, professional and engaged.

The role is focussed on managing risk to biodiversity, government and the community as well as having input to a wide range of initiatives related to biodiversity, climate change and Traditional Owner engagement, overseeing inputs to regulatory processes and decision making, and guiding implementation and development of reforms to policies, processes and systems. The role provides strategic place-based expertise and supports the effective and efficient delivery of statutory environmental and biodiversity related assessment and advice to internal and external stakeholders, in the context of complex and competing priorities. The role involves the ability to identify and assess risks, drive a culture of high performance and engagement and working with a wide range of colleagues across RECAFP and Bushfire and Forest Services (BFS), leads and initiates opportunities to influence and improve processes to deliver priority work.

The Regional Manager is critical member of the Regional leadership team, contributing to the successful delivery of group and departmental priorities.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Victorian and Commonwealth regulatory, legislative and policy frameworks that relate to biodiversity and the environment, and their operation.
• Qualifications and expertise in environmental science, natural resource management, planning, or law, especially related to Victoria's environmental policy areas.
• Experience in developing and managing highly motivated teams in a complex environment to deliver on changing priorities in a complex environment.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Loddon Mallee or Port Phillip Regions with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 12 July 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.