Two Year Contract About the Role The Senior Environmental Adviser is responsible for ensuring activities of environmental significance are undertaken in compliance with the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act), particularly within the petroleum industry. The role manages regulatory issues of a complex nature by leading, investigating and providing expert specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders on assessment and compliance matters.
The Senior Environmental Adviser provides assistance, guidance and advice on a wide range of compliance matters with limited or no professional direction. The incumbent will contribute to the development, management and maintenance of specialist projects which support the EPA's Strategic Priorities. The incumbent will be working closely with the Department for Energy and Mining under the Energy Resources Act 2000.
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 Purchased leave The EPA understands that there is more to life than working and as such prioritises people first. We want our employees to feel that their working needs will be met in this modern and ever-evolving working landscape.
Essential Qualifications A degree in science, applied science, engineering, environmental management or equivalent.
Remuneration PO3 ($101,285 - $107,078 per annum) + 11.5% superannuation paid to your choice of super fund.
Enquiries Lu Bai
Team Leader Mining and Environment
Email:
Phone: 8204 2070
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.
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