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SalaryJob reference: 578835
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
These positions are based in the EPA’sMount Gambier office.
About the AvailableRolesDo you havean interest in the environment and want to be part of a team whohelps ensure a sustainable future for all? The EPA has multiplepositions available in our Mount Gambier (South East)office.
The positions available will bepart of a small compliance team where you will contribute to theeffective administration of authorisations under theEnvironment Protection Act 1993. Duties will includeproviding assistance, guidance and high-quality advice to a widerange of internal and external stakeholders, particularly EPAlicence holders, in relation to their environmentalobligations.
The roles will undertakea wide range of environmental assessment and/or compliance matterswith professional direction. The roles also include conductingregular inspections of licensed sites to assess compliance acrossthe South East, Murraylands and Riverland. You will also contributeto the general administration of the South East office, includingensuring various statutory obligations and EPA requirements aremet.
The roles require good skills in communication, time management,prioritising and an ability to follow guidance andinstructions.
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 EPAOffersThe EPA boasts a range of different flexibleworking arrangements which include flexitime (flexible start andfinish times), working from home, compressed weeks and purchasedleave.
The EPA understands that there ismore to life than working and as such prioritise people first. Wewant our employees to feel that their working needs will be met inthis modern and ever-evolving working landscape.
EssentialQualificationsThere are a range of positions availablefor applicants depending on their qualifications and experience.Please see below the two classification streams and whatqualifications are required to be considered in each stream.
ASO: No essentialqualification required.PO: A degree in science, applied science, engineering,environmental management or equivalent.
Remuneration
ASO3 to ASO5 ($66,590 - $94,003 perannum) + 11% super to your choice of superfund.PO1 to PO3 ($67,466 - $105,495 per annum) + 11% super to yourchoice of superfund.
ContractsAvailable
Long term contracts (until October2025). Full time or part time contracts will be offered dependingon what is available at the time.
Special Conditions
- Location: Mount Gambier SA (5290).
- Must be eligible to work in Australia.
- Some intrastate travel, including absence overnight, will be
required.
- Out of hours work may be required as the need arises.
- A current driver’s licence is essential.
- Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete
a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
Enquiries
Naomi Grey
Manager Regions and LicensingServices
Phone Enquiries: (08) 87351***
Email Enquiries:**********@sa.gov.au
ApplicationInstructionsApplicants are encouraged to review the four (4)attached Role Statements.
Applicants without the essentialqualifications must base their applications off the ASO RoleStatement. Please note that you may have more or less experiencethan what is required in that Statement which will be determined inthe during the assessment process.
If you have the essentialqualifications, please review the PO versions and base yourapplication off which level you feel suits yourexperience.
All applications must besubmitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than1500 words describing your suitability for the role by addressingthe selection criteria in the relevant Role Statement. Please alsoinclude a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, aPre-employment Declaration, and a copy of your qualification(s) asrequired in the Role Statement.
Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people and people with a disability are stronglyencouraged to apply. The sector is diverse and desires to increasein diversity and to create opportunities for more SouthAustralians.
Applications close: 15/02/2025 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- M19372_Environment Compliance Officer_ASO4.pdf
- M19372_Senior Environment Protection Officer_PO2.pdf
- M19450_Senior Environmental Adviser_PO3.pdf
- P39709_Environment Protection Officer_PO1.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
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.
