Senior Environmental Adviser

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Work from home

Part-time options

Job share

Compressed weeks

Purchased leave

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority in Adelaide seeks a Senior Environmental Adviser to lead regulatory assessment and compliance activities. The role involves guiding complex issues, supervising small teams, and delivering expert advice to stakeholders, in support of South Australia’s environmental priorities.

You will work across regulatory strategies, emissions control, and environmental auditing, with flexible working arrangements including home-based options.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in science, applied science, engineering, environmental management or equivalent.
• Desirable postgraduate qualifications and experience in environmental regulation, auditing or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory assessment and provide expert advice on environmental matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify priority issues in environmental regulation and ensure compliance using regulatory tools.
• Supervise small teams or project teams and manage workload to achieve EPA objectives.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of specialist projects supporting EPA priorities.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Environmental assessment

Community engagement

Education

Science/Environmental degree

Post-graduate qualifications (Desirable)

Job description

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 &Product 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 Environment 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

PO3($111,870- $119,994) + 12% super added to your choice of super fund.

Contract

Ongoing contract andfull time (37.5 hours per week).

Special Conditions

• This role has been designated as a Position ofTrust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian GovernmentProtective Security Policy Framework. A current National Police Clearanceis essential.
• Must be able to become an Authorised Officer under the EnvironmentProtection Act 1993.
• The incumbentwill occasionally be required to travel to sites in country areas andinterstate.
• The incumbent may be required to work out ofhours and as the need arises.
• A current driver’slicence is essential.
• Vaccinations required: Q Fever, Hepatitis A & B and Tetanus.
• This position can be filled in either our Adelaide office or Mount Gambier office

Enquiries

Nathan Ward
Principal Adviser Resource Recovery and Waste Compliance
Phone Enquiries:0411 659 978
Email Enquiries: [e-mail]

Diversity and Inclusion

At the EPA, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for everyone. With support from our employees, we focus on access, equality, inclusion and wellbeing in all we do. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation, we commit to a vision for South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity. Our initiatives including the White Ribbon program and Reconciliation Action Plan, aim to create a meaningful impact in our workforce and community.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages, gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

All applications are to be submitted by 3/11/2026 at 11:45 PM

Attachments

Please click here for the Senior Environmental Adviser Role Description

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.