ROLE STATEMENT

Job Title: Senior Adviser Site Contamination Branch: Site Contamination Classification: PO3 Directorate: Regulation Position Number: M19487 Reports to: Principal Adviser Site Contamination

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Primary Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Adviser Site Contamination (Senior Adviser) is a key senior professional in the Environment Protection !uthority’s (EP!’s) Site Contamination Branch. The Senior Adviser is a highly experienced site contamination specialist, who is an independent thinker and works with limited direction. The Senior Adviser is responsible for the provision of professional advice in relation to site contamination, delivery of government funded site contamination assessment projects, and the provision of leadership and advice on issues relating to site contamination and associated statutory requirements under the Environment Protection Act 1993 (the EP Act).

Key Relationships/Interactions: The Senior Adviser reports to the Principal Adviser Site Contamination and is required to undertake projects individually, as a leader or a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The Senior Adviser is expected to provide independent professional advice to and work effectively and collaboratively with: site contamination staff - especially those in the Site Contamination Branch

the EPA community engagement team - especially for government funded site contamination projects

EPA staff

Site contamination auditors and consultants

Planning authorities, developers, community members (especially those within EPA Assessment Areas)

Other state government and federal government agencies

Key Challenges:

Working in areas that are technically challenging and evolving Working in an area of high public, political and media interest Working with potentially conflicting stakeholders Working with changing priorities and timeframes

Ensuring rigour in methodologies and quality of information from external sources

Key Outcomes:

1. Contribute to the attainment of Environment Protection Authority objectives in relation to the protection, restoration and enhancement of the environment with regard to site contamination

2. Provide expert and independent specialist advice in relation to complex issues relating to the assessment and remediation of site contamination

3. Deliver government funded site contamination assessment projects to a quality that is acceptable to the EPA and the community

4. Contribute to development, review and improvement of methodologies and supporting documentation and policies, either as document author, coordinator or contributor

5. Contribute to the enforcement of the EP Act as an Authorised Officer

6. Actively model the behaviours required under the Code of Ethics for SA Public Sector employees, including Work, Health and Safety, and the objectives, values, principles and standards in, or made under the Public Sector Act 2009.

Special Conditions:

Work Status: Eligibility to work in Australia

Location: GHD Building, 211 Victoria Square, Adelaide

The occupant will be required to work outside of normal working hours and undertake some intrastate/interstate travel requiring overnight absences.

The maintenance of a current driver’s licence is essential. The occupant must be able to be appointed as an Authorised Officer pursuant to the EP Act. The EPA supports and actively encourages flexible working arrangements to enable its staff to effectively balance

work and life. Such arrangements may be negotiated with the Branch Manager.

Refer to OHS&W Profile below

Selection Criteria: (Each applicant will be assessed against the following criteria)

Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information in relation to site contamination to a wide range of stakeholders

Proven knowledge and experience in the assessment and remediation of complex site contamination matters, including the preparation of and review of reports

Proven ability to think independently and work with limited direction

Proven ability to effectively manage workload across a number of competing priorities and to use initiative to complete projects and work programs within required deadlines

Proven ability to be able to undertake vapour intrusion assessment, and prepare and review vapour and human health risk assessments in accordance with the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure, 1999 (as amended in 2013) and EPA Guidelines

In depth knowledge and understanding of the EP Act and the EPA Guidelines that relate to site contamination

Proven ability to project manage, scope and procure site contamination assessment projects

Proven ability to consult, liaise, negotiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of people at all levels, in particular, team leader/manager

Proven ability to effectively review the work of other team members and to encourage and facilitate excellence from colleagues, as well as mentor other professionals

Ability to manage conflict and high pressure situations

Essential Qualifications: (must possess this for employment as a Professional Officer or Technical Grades Officer)

Bachelor degree in science, engineering or other recognised degree level qualification that is related to site contamination.

Desirable Qualifications and Selection Criteria:

Post-graduate education in engineering, environmental, science or discipline related to site contamination, ecology, hydrogeology or toxicology.

Certified site contamination practitioner

Code of Ethics for SA Public Sector Employees - http://publicsector.sa.gov.au/policies-standards/code-of-ethics/ Public Sector Act 2009 - http://publicsector.sa.gov.au/policies-standards/public-sector-act-2009/ South Australian Public Sector Entry Level Employee Competency Framework / First Line Manager Competency Framework / Middle Manager Competency Framework - http://publicsector.sa.gov.au/documents/20120401-south-australian-public-sector-entry-level-employee-competency-framework/

ROLE CONTEXT The Purpose of EPA

The Environment Protection !uthority (EP!) is South !ustralia’s independent environment protection regulator.

We protect, restore and improve the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. We work closely with industry, the community and government to protect our 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 1982 (RPC Act) and also exercises responsibilities under other South Australian planning and environmental legislation.

Our Environmental Goals:

Good quality land Land is protected from the adverse impacts of pollution and waste.

Good quality water The quality of surface, ground, coastal and marine waters in protected from pollution.

Good quality air Air quality is protected from atmospheric pollutants.

Safe use of radiation The environment and the community are protected from the risks associated with radiation.

Protection from The community is protected from exposure to unacceptable noise levels. unacceptable noise

Sustainable use of Resources are managed sustainably to safeguard the environment for current and future resources generations.

Our Organisation

The EPA ‘Ways of Working’ are the behaviours that enable our employees to succeed. All employees are expected to model the ways of working in everything we do i.e.:

Work in a healthy and safe manner at all times

Deliver what we promise on time, every time

Always look for new and better ways

Work as one team

Actively engage and provide a high level of service

The EPA expects its senior managers and supervisors to act as dynamic and engaging leaders by:

Managing people fairly and equitably;

Making sound, timely and cost effective decisions;

Modelling and encouraging safe workplace behaviour;

Modelling high quality customer service;

Managing work programs and projects to achieve outcomes, and

Collaborating with other branches, agencies and stakeholders to achieve optimum results.

The EPA expects all its employees to contribute to its outcomes by:

Working as effective team members by treating others with respect and courtesy, collaborating with team members, and internal and external stakeholders to achieve results;

Optimising their own performance by actively identifying their strengths and individual training and development needs, and actively participating in the performance and development review process;

Providing high quality customer service;

Upholding ethical behaviour and professional integrity as required under the Code of Ethics for SA Public Sector employees, including Work, Health and Safety, and the objectives, values, principles and standards in, or made under the Public Sector Act 2009;

Ensuring they are familiar and compliant with relevant legislation, policies and procedures;

Managing information to support State Records and EPA record keeping requirements, and

Ensuring the EPA remains a smoke free workplace and supporting the Agencies commitment to reducing its energy usage and contributing to the S! Government’s greenhouse gas emission targets.

Directorate The Regulation Directorate is responsible for the delivery of the EP!’s environment protection and improvement activities through the development and implementation of internationally recognised best practice processes. These processes are based on sound science and support the legislative and regulatory framework in place in South Australia.

The Directorate is responsible for the major operational activities of the EPA including: Regulation, Compliance and Investigating breaches of the EP Act and/or the RPC Act, monitoring, reporting and providing science based support and knowledge to inform regulatory and compliance work.

Insight into the Role The Senior Adviser is responsible for the scoping, procurement and delivery of site contamination assessment works being undertaken on behalf of the Government of South Australia. Project delivery includes scoping, procurement, management of contracts, management of contractors, critical review of deliverables, community engagement and consultation with the Team Leader. The Senior Adviser will also be required to provide expert and independent specialist advice in relation to complex issues relating to the assessment and remediation of site contamination. In addition, the role has advisory and regulatory components in relation to site contamination. The incumbent is required to provide a high level of expertise in a complex and demanding environment. The Senior Adviser provides high quality professional verbal and written advice, including briefings to the Minister, EPA Executive and the EPA Board, and weekly updates of the progress of assessment work to the Team Leader.

WHS ROLE PROFILE EPA

-----­~ Job Title: Senior Adviser, Site Contamination Position Number: M19487

Location: GHD Building, 211 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000 KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Driving: Yes IZJ NoD Licence Class: C N 0 F c

D D D D

Long pants, Long sleeves and Steel cap shoes (lace up) N 0 F c

D IZI D D POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:

Frequency N 0 F c Frequency N 0 F c a. Physical b. Psychological Manual handling D IZI D D Supervising staff IZI D D Prolonged walking D IZI D D Manage competing

demands D IZI D D

Prolonged sitting D D D IZI Repetitive mental tasks D IZI D D Walking on uneven ground D [SJ D D Dealing with difficult clients D [SJ D D Prolonged driving (driver fatigue)

[SJ D D D Extended working hours D [SJ D D

Working at heights IZI D D D On call [SJ D D D Confined spaces IZI D D D Emergency response [SJ D D D Electrical hazard ~ l J l J l J Use hazardous plant IZI D D D c. Environmental Exposure to chemicals D [SJ D D Thermal extremes [SJ D D D Exposure to noise IZI D D D Sun exposure D [SJ D D Exposure to radiation D D D D Ani mal bites [SJ D D D Remote I isolated field work

IZI D D D Work on I near water [SJ D D D

Other: Other:

Frequency Code (how often are staff exposed to hazard):

N=Never (0%)

0 =Occasional (equivalent 1-33% time)

F=Frequent (equivalent 34-66% time)

C=Constant (equivalent> 66% time)

If tasks vary shiftto shift give indication of maximum likely exposure

REQUIRED WHS TRAINING: According to hazards identified in previous section C =compulsory for all Roles

General: Specialised:

EPA induction - includes OHSW&IM roles and responsibilities

c Remote area safety systems communication D

Manager/ supervisor OHS&W systems (compulsoryor managers and supervisors)

~ 4 wheel drive (hybrid)

D

Manager/ supervisor injury management (compulsory or managers and supervisors)

~ Ship Board Safety, Coxswain D Diving D

Emergency procedures and evacuation drill c Skin cancer awareness D

Manual handling/Office ergonomics basic c Safe use of hazardous plant ( list specific SOP/s used)

D

Manua l hand ling (Field Staff)

D Safe use of hazardous substances (listspecificSOP/SDS used) D

Business driver awareness (SAPOL) (all drivers) D Conflict resolution ~

Senior First Aid D Working with radioactive substances D

Defensive driving (staff that drive more than 300km or 3 days pe r week). D

Asbestos awareness D Electrical tag and test D

Fire safety {In House) c Working in confined spaces D

Other Training (P lease re fer to Mat rix below)

Manual handling (general) Safe office ergonomic set up D

Working at heights D

Authorised Office rs training (compulsory all AO) ~

lmmunisations: Q Fever HepA and 8 Tetanus

D D D

The role and context statement, together with the WHS profile have been read and certified correct.

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