As South Australia’s independent environmental regulator, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) plays a key role in protecting people and the environment from harm and supporting sustainable development for the benefit of current and future generations.

We work closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. We aim to be a trusted regulator by adopting best practice regulatory principles in administering South Australia’s environmental laws. This means being proportionate, accountable, consistent, transparent and targeted (the PACTT principles) in providing our regulatory services.

The EPA is establishing a register to help us fill current and future vacancies at the MAS3/PO5 classification level. Positions that become available may be based in either our Adelaide or Mt Gambier offices.

We welcome expressions of interest/applications from candidates with strong leadership skills who can bring expertise in a range of areas, such as:

Business and Management (including managing executive support services)

Communications and Media

Compliance and Operations

Engineering

Environmental Law

Environmental Management

Planning

Policy

Project Management

Science

To thrive in these roles, you will:
Help shape the culture of the EPA and build capability by role modelling and working to embed our values of Caring, Striving, Growing in everything we do.

Enjoy leading and building teams, coaching and mentoring others and driving and celebrating outcomes and high performance.

Champion diversity, equity and inclusion and work health and safety in support of our commitment to providing a safe, healthy, respectful and inclusive work environment where everyone at the EPA can feel they belong.

Embrace and effectively manage change within teams and strive for continuous improvement.

Be comfortable making independent, evidence based and timely decisions within delegated authority that are supported by strong rationale and astute political and risk awareness.

Apply policy, legislation and regulatory frameworks to complex and specialised matters.

Be capable of influencing and negotiating outcomes to resolve complex and often sensitive issues.

Understand the importance of collaboration in building meaningful relationships; ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery of services; and developing robust and holistic solutions to support our strategic goals.

Be able to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally to the organisation.

Essential Qualifications:
Please note a relevant degree is an essential qualification for the PO5 classification. Qualifications relevant to the above disciplinary areas will be highly regarded.

Remuneration (depending on qualifications and experience):
MAS3 ($127,859 per annum) + 11.5% superannuation.
PO5 ($124,449 - $130,253 per annum) + 11.5% superannuation.

Application Instructions:
All applications must be submitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages to express your interest and describe how you would be a good fit for a leadership position in the EPA by addressing the relevant leadership criteria outlined above. In addition, please include any discipline specific information regarding suitable qualifications and experience.

Please also include a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, a Pre-employment Declaration, and a copy of your qualification(s).

At the EPA we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for everyone. With support from our employees, we focus on access, equality, inclusion and wellbeing in all we do. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation, we commit to a vision for South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity. Our initiatives including the White Ribbon program and Reconciliation Action Plan, aim to create a meaningful impact in our workforce and community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages, gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Special Conditions:

Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Some intrastate travel, including absence overnight, may be required.

Out of hours work may be required as the need arises.

Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.

Enquiries to:
Amy Dennison
Deputy Chief Executive
Email: [email protected]

How to Apply:
Via the linked I Work For SA website

Vacancy Number:
666170

Applications Close Date:
04/05/2025 (11.45PM ACST)