Environment Protection Authority

Job reference:

req448

Location:

EPA - Adelaide Office - Level 2, 211 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA 5000 AUS or 11 Helen Street, MT GAMBIER, SA 5290 AUS

Job status:

Ongoing

Eligibility:

Open to everyone

Applications close:

3/11/2026 at 11:45 PM

About the Role

The SeniorEnvironmental Adviser is responsible for ensuring activities of environmentalsignificance are undertaken in compliance with the EP Act. The key functions ofthe Circular Economy & Waste Branch are Waste Regulation, RegulatoryStrategy & Waste Policy, Waste Levy and Container Deposit Scheme ∏ Stewardship. The role managesregulatory issues of a complex nature by leading, investigating and providingexpert specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders on environmentalassessment and/or compliance matters. The Senior Environmental Adviser providesassistance, guidance and advice on a wide range of environmental assessmentand/or compliance matters with limited or no professional direction. Theincumbent will contribute to the development, management and maintenance ofspecialist projects which support the EPA’s Strategic Priorities. The incumbentmay be tasked with leading small compliance teams, regulatory assessment teamsor project teams.

To be successful in the Senior Environmental Adviser role, you will have:

- Ability to identify priority issues relating to environmental regulation and familiar with key regulatory tools for achieving compliance.
- Ability to lead and supervise small teams and prioritise workload to achieve EPA objectives and environmental outcomes.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution and complex problem-solving skills.
- Experience in assessment and/or control of emissions to the environment.
- Experience in working and effectively communicating with a broad range of individuals and community interest groups.
- Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems.
- Ability to work independently,



under limited supervision, exercising significant professional judgement, initiative and drive.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and achieve cooperative outcomes.
- Demonstrates specialist/expertise knowledge and experience.
- Ability to undertake research and evaluation.

About Us

As South Australia’s independent environmental regulator, the Workplace Protection Authority (EPA) plays a key role in protecting people and the environment from harm and supporting sustainable development for the benefit of current and future generations. We work closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. We aim to be a trusted regulator by adopting best practice regulatory principles in administering South Australia’s environmental laws. This means being proportionate, accountable, consistent, transparent and targeted (the PACTT principles) in providing our regulatory services.

What the EPA Offers

The EPA recognises the importance of balance and wellbeing and offers a range of different flexible working arrangements. These include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, part time, job share, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge or Experience

- A degree in science, applied science, engineering, environmental management or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge or Experience

- Post-graduate qualifications in an environmental related discipline.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in environmental auditing.
- Experience in achieving compliance with regulation and related policies using environmental regulation.
- Industrial experience preferably as an environmental or EPA liaison officer.
- Knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the EP Act.
- Knowledge of public sector requirements for ethical conduct, OHS&W;, Diversity in the Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and Performance Management.

Remuneration

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📌 Senior Environmental Adviser (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide