AddressJob reference: 602224
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Long Term Contract- Up to 2 years
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.
About the Role
Work within a team of marine scientists to contribute to marine science programs or projects which may include working on small vessels and occasional duties underwater using SCUBA.
The successful candidate will be required to provide support to the marine science team in the assessment of development applications, licence management and enquiries from the public on marine science related equiries. They will also assist, and at times lead, the design, implementation, analysis and publication of marine science projects that investigate the presence or impact from pollution in the marine environment.
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
- A degree in Science or Environmental Science with a major in marine biology or similar
- A Coxswains certificate or the ability to obtain one
- Open water SCUBA certification and current medical clearance to dive
Remuneration
PO2 ($86,950 - $96,233 per annum) + 11% superannuation paid to your choice of super fund.
Location
211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000
Enquiries
Sam Gaylard
Principal Scientific Officer (Marine)
Phone Enquiries: 0461561***
Email Enquiries: ***********@sa.gov.au
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.
Applications close: 04/07/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- M19475_M19375_Scientific Officer (Marine)_PO2.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration Form.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.
