Environment Protection Authority
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 09 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Legal Practitioners - Level 1 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$79,356 to $97,793 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full time

Region:

South, North, North West, Statewide, To be negotiated

Location:

Hobart, Launceston or Devonport

Manage the EPA’s Right to Information and Release of Environmental Monitoring Information Programs, and to provide legal support as required to the Legal Services Team; which may include legal research, legislative interpretation, policy and procedure drafting and review, criminal and civil litigation, and legal advice.

About the role

Manage the EPA’s Right to Information and Release of Environmental Monitoring Information Programs, and to provide legal support as required to the Legal Services Team; which may include legal research, legislative interpretation, policy and procedure drafting and review, criminal and civil litigation, and legal advice.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

- Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted, as a barrister or a practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007 as amended.




- A level 1 Legal Practitioner is a practitioner with less than 3 years' relevant post-admission experience and may include a graduate legal practitioner.

We offer

By choosing a career with us, you are choosing to do meaningful work, protecting this meaningful place.

We offer a strong work/life balance, competitive salaries, career advancement opportunities, leave entitlements and health and wellbeing initiatives. We have office locations around the state, making it possible to work with us from wherever you are in Tasmania.

About us

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees. We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what flexibility could look like for you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of advertising, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

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