Manager Circular Economy And Waste

Description:

Ongoing Contract

About the Role
The Manager Circular Economy and Waste works with industry, government and the community to identify and implement reform within the waste management and resource recovery sector in an integrated, systematic and cost-effective manner. The Manager manages the environmental risks from waste management and resource recovery and contributes to the success and sustainability of the circular economy in South Australia.

The Manager Circular Economy and Waste

• Develops the EPA’s strategy for implementing circular economy and waste management reform and coordinates and directs the EPA’s waste management and resource recovery programs,
• Provides authoritative, expert, waste management and resource recovery advice to the EPA, government, industry and the public and;
• Is the lead advisor of the Environment Protection Act 1993 and associated legislation and standards as they relate to waste management, resource recovery, and ultimately the achievement of a sustainable and circular economy.

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in science, engineering or relevant discipline (Essential for PO stream classification).

Remuneration
MAS3 ($127,859) or PO5 ($124,449- $130,253 per annum) + 11.5% super added to your choice of super fund.

Location
211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000

Enquiries
Steven Sergi
Director Compliance, Circular Economy and Waste
Email: steven.sergi@sa.gov.au
Phone: 0423 820 498

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.

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.