About the Role

The People and Culture (P&C) Officer works under general direction to provide the P&C branch with administrative support in relation to learning and development, work health and safety matters and some generalist human resources management, including accurate data entry and collection for reporting. They are also responsible for providing timely responses, advice and quality customer service for routine enquiries from employees and managers.

The key focus areas for this role will include work health and safety and wellbeing, with the opportunity to develop skills across all P&C functions.

About Us

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.

What the EPA Offers

The EPA recognises the importance of balance and wellbeing and offers a range of different flexible working arrangements. These include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, part time, job share, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

Contract

Long term contract (up to twelve [12] months) and full time (37.5 hours per week).

Remuneration

ASO3 ($67,589 - $72,033 per annum) as well as 12% super to your choice of super fund.

Special Conditions

This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. A current National Police Clearance is essential.

The incumbent may be required to work out of hours and as the need arises.

Enquiries

Katie Maycock
Manager People and Culture
Email Enquiries: [email protected]
Phone Enquiries: (08) 8204 2802

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 attached Role Description.

Please also include a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, a Pre-Employment Declaration, and a copy of your qualification(s) if required in the Role Description.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.