Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Environment
Location: Loddon Mallee
Reference: 1941
“I need a change,” or “it’s time for me to take the next step in my regulatory career,” or even “the Loddon Mallee sounds like a great place to work, diverse landscapes, strong regional communities and meaningful environmental outcomes”? If so, the Loddon Mallee Conservation Regulatory Operations team has the permissions opportunity for you.
From the mallee woodlands and sand dune systems of Murray Sunset and Hattah-Kulkyne National Parks to the river landscapes along the Murray and the central Victorian landscapes around Bendigo, this position offers the ideal opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the Conservation Regulator’s permissions functions and help support effective, consistent and customer-focused regulatory decision-making across the Loddon Mallee.
The preferred candidate will bring enthusiasm, sound judgement, attention to detail and a willingness to build their skills and experience as part of a high-performing team committed to supporting timely, consistent and high-quality permissions services across the Loddon Mallee.
Located in the Loddon Mallee, this role plays an important part in supporting permissions administration, assessing and processing applications, providing clear advice to applicants and internal stakeholders, and contributing to regulatory outcomes that are practical, lawful and aligned with the Conservation Regulator’s priorities.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is negotiable within Loddon Mallee 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:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 16 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.
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