People & Careers
Would you like the opportunity to serve your community and help South Australia thrive?
Check out our current vacancies by selecting 'Environment Protection Authority' from the 'Agency' dropdown.
About us
The 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 and the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 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.
Diversity
We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and an employer of choice, valuing the diversity of our people.
The South Australian Government is committed to increasing the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability in the public sector, across all classifications and agencies. The government values the contribution and cultural diversity that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability bring to the public sector workforce.
The EPA strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability to apply. The public sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
White Ribbon accreditation
Everyone has the right to feel safe and supported in the workplace.
The EPA is committed to ensuring that this is the experience of our employees.
We have a zero tolerance policy against violence in the workplace and are committed to creating an organisational culture of gender equality and respectful relationships between employees.
We are committed to ensuring that all employees are equipped to recognise and respond to their own or colleagues’ experiences of violence and know how to access support.
Accreditation status
The EPA successfully gained accreditation as a White Ribbon workplace in 2017. We continue to demonstrate strong leadership, communication, policy development and training, to create a safer and more respectful workplace.
We were first reaccredited as a White Ribbon workplace in May 2021 and we are currently working through the next reaccreditation process, due for completion in May 2025.
For more information
Visit the White Ribbon Australia website.
