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SalaryJob reference: 581128
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Two Year Contract
About UsThe 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 RoleThe Senior Policy Officer, Climate Change is responsible for the provision and coordination of high-level advice to the Legislation and Policy Branch, EPA Directors, Chief Executive and the Government on policy and legislation relating to environmental management issues with a particular focus on Climate Change mitigation and adaptation. This involves the planning, initiation and coordination of processes for the review and formulation of environmental policy and legislation, including consultation.
The Senior Policy Officer will provide advice on environmental policy issues and may represent the EPA or the Government on committees and other groups at the state or national levels as required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications such as environmental management, science, or law, or equivalent experience.
What the EPA OffersThe 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.
RemunerationASO6 ($97,022- $102,626 per annum) + 11% superannuation to your choice of super fund
Location211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000
EnquiriesSteven Mudge
Manager Policy and Legislation
Phone Enquiries: 8204 2105
Email Enquiries: ************@sa.gov.au
Application InstructionsAll 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: 13/03/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- ASO6_Senior Policy OfficerClimate Change_Role Statement.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.
