Manager Water Science

Description:

Ongoing Contract

About the Role
The Manager Water Science responsible for the EPA's capability in freshwater ecology, marine science, groundwater, water chemistry, environmental reporting and geographic information systems. The role requires both managerial expertise and knowledge and experience in applying scientific advice in a regulatory setting.

The Manager Water Science

• Establish a culture where the science function serves as a key service provider to the EPA, ensuring that scientific expertise is readily available to support regulatory operations and decision-making processes.
• Develop, implement and review specific policies, programs, projects, guidelines and standards designed to support the appropriate management of risks associated with water quality.
• Effectively regulate activities that impact on water quality in South Australia taking into account priorities of the EPA, innovation in technology, systems and processes by industry and the interests of community stakeholders.
• Oversight of the State Environment Report engagement and preparation.

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

• Recognised degree in science, environmental science, engineering or other 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
Kathryn Bellette
Executive Director Science Services, Climate Change and Programs
Email: kathryn.bellette@sa.gov.au

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.