Ongoing Contract

About the Role
The Manager Air, Noise and Radiation Science will provide leadership and management of a team of advisors, scientific officers, specialists and laboratory technicians in the fields of air quality, environmental noise, and radiation protection. The Manager ANRS will establish effective relationships and lead work across industry, across government and with the community, to achieve regulatory compliance for air quality, environmental noise, and radiation protection.

The successful candidate will have:

proven high level management and leadership skills, including the ability to optimise team capability and performance, and provide direction to a multidisciplinary team working in a scientifically complex area, where timeframes and quality of outputs are of critical importance.

the ability to work independently under broad direction, to identify performance outcomes, plan activities, make decisions, set priorities to achieve objectives and manage projects.

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.

Desired Qualifications (Essential for PO Stream)
Bachelor's degree in science, environmental science, engineering or other relevant discipline.

Remuneration
MAS3 ($127,859 per annum) or PO5 ($124,449 - $130,253) + 12% super added to your choice of super fund.

Location
211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000

Enquiries
Kathryn Bellette
Execuitive Director Science Services, Climate Change and Programs
Email: [email protected]

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages describing your suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria in the Role Description. 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 Description.

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.