Manager Planning and Impact Assessment

Environment Protection Authority
Job reference: 585008
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneTerm Contract- Up to 31 March 2025About the Role
The Manager Planning and Impact Assessment is accountable to the Director Policy, Assessment and Finance for the strategic direction and management of the Planning and Impact Assessment Branch.The incumbent is responsible for managing the EPA’s involvement with the South Australian planning system, including assessment of potential environmental risks associated with development applications referred to the EPA in accordance with the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and proposed changes to planning instruments (including the Planning and Design Code).The Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the EPA’s input to the planning system considers the objects of the Environment Protection Act 1993 and associated general environmental duty, relevant environment protection policies and the state’s waste strategy.The Manager is part of the EPA’s leadership team and has extensive contact with other government departments, the State Planning Commission, local councils, applicants and their consultants, and the public.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.Essential Qualification

• Recognised degree in planning, science, engineering, natural resources or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications and Selection Criteria

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in planning or environmental management.
• Experience with environmental Impact Assessment processes.
• Good working knowledge of the South Australian Environment Protection Act 1993 and associated Environment Protection Policies.
• Broad knowledge of pollution and waste management issues and environment protection measures, practices and procedures.

Remuneration
PO5 ($122,610- $128,328 per annum) + 11% super added to your choice of super fund.Location
211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000Enquiries
Kathryn Bellette
Director Policy, Assessment and Finance
Email:
Phone: (08) 8204 1967Application 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.
Applications close: 03/04/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.