senior adviser adaptation

Environment Protection Authority

Job reference: 703068

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role

The Senior Adviser Adaptation will work with EPA licensees and small-medium businesses to build preparedness and resilience to climate change risks. They will provide advice and develop guidance material for internal and external stakeholders, and they will provide case by case advice and sector-based advice on climate risk management and climate adaptation planning.

The Senior Adviser Adaptation works as a member of a dedicated and professional team to provide expert advice and services, with a focus on improving awareness of hazards and building preparedness and resilience to the impacts of extreme weather and climate-driven hazards. The Senior Adviser Adaptation will work within a dynamic environment to provide guidance and advice to internal and external stakeholders on site and/or neighbourhood or regional based risk assessment, climate adaptation responses and controls with respect to climate change adaptation and preparedness. The Senior Adviser Adaptation will contribute to the development, management and maintenance of specialist projects and support EPA's role in Climate Change and in executing its strategic priorities.

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 (for PO3 applicants only)

A recognised degree and/or post graduate qualification in civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental management or other discipline transferrable to environmental and climate adaptation services.

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge or Experience

• Experience in using innovation to develop solutions to problems.

• Experience in a regulatory environment.

• Knowledge of national and state environmental goals, policies and programs.

Contract

2x ongoing contracts available and full time (37.5 hours per week).

Remuneration

ASO6 ($98,478 - $104,165 per annum) or PO3 ($101,285 - $107,078 per annum) as well as 12% super to your choice of super fund.

Special Conditions

• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. A current National Police Clearance is essential.

• The incumbent may be required to work out of hours and as the need arises.

• A current driver's licence is essential.

Enquiries

Tim Gubbin

Principal Adviser Climate Change Adaptation

Email Enquiries:

Phone Enquiries:

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages describing your suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria in the relevant ASO6 or PO3 Role Description that is relevant to your tertiary qualifications. When completing your covering letter, please specify which classification you are applying for.

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 PO3 Role Description.

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.

Applications close: 22/10/2025 11:45 PM