Ongoing Contract

About the Role

The waste levy is South Australia’s primary economic instrument applied to waste disposal in order to promote waste avoidance, resource recovery and recycling. The Senior Waste Levy and Data Adviser is accountable to the Manager Circular Economy and Waste within the Circular Economy and Waste Branch, and is responsible for leading a small waste levy audit team in the development, administration and review of a state-wide program designed to monitor and audit compliance with the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 ensuring the reporting of waste levies are complete and accurate.

The Senior Waste Levy and Data Adviser:

Is a key source of expert advice in relation to waste levy.

Provides high quality professional verbal and written communication to a range of stakeholders.

Has a leadership role in developing and implementing processes for the auditing and collection of waste levy.

Implements the relevant statutory requirements of the EP Act.

About Us

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is South Australia’s independent environment protection regulator. The organisation works to protect, restore and improve the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. The EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to protect the unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. The EPA is responsible for the administration of the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) and the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 (RPC Act) and also exercises responsibilities under other South Australian planning and environmental legislation.

What the EPA Offers

The EPA boasts a range of different flexible working arrangements which include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

The EPA understands that there is more to life than working and as such prioritise people first. We want our employees to feel that their working needs will be met in this modern and ever-evolving working landscape.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in environmental assessment and protection, compliance auditing, financial auditing or investigation techniques and evidentiary procedures.

Remuneration

ASO6 ($98,478- $104,165 per annum) + 11.5% super added to your choice of super fund.

Location

211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000

Enquiries

Michelle Jones
A/Manager Circular Economy & Waste
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 8429 2472

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than 1500 words describing your suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria in the Role Statement. Please also include a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, a Pre-Employment Declaration, and a copy of your qualification/s as required in the Role Statement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.