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Senior Manager, Permissions Specialists

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
Based in AustraliaNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead specialist teams to strengthen technical capability, governance, quality assurance, and risk-based decision-making for complex permission matters under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

Role type

Senior Manager, Regulatory Permissions

Builds

Science and risk-based technical expertise for complex permission decisions, pathways, and licence reviews

Domain

Environmental regulation and compliance

Required skills

Senior leadership in governance/regulatory environments, strategic oversight of complex permission matters, risk assessment, team building and mentoring, systems and process improvement, stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualifications, experience with new technology and software solutions

Responsibilities

Lead high-performing specialist teams, establish governance and business rules, provide authoritative advice to senior executives, manage surge support and resources, assess environmental and human health risks, build organisational capability through mentoring

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership