AELERT Executive Officer

About the Role

The AELERT Executive Officer provides high level executive support to AELERT to ensure it fulfils its strategic objectives and manages the day-to-day Secretariat delivery. The Executive Officer is a key part of the Leadership Team which leads and delivers AELERT business by implementing AELERT’s Strategic Plan and key underpinning activities in pursuit of AELERT’s purposes and objectives. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong commitment to customer service, managing a diverse and dispersed member base 
• Strong problem-solving skills, including sounds judgement to make recommendations on solutions and their implementation 
• Demonstrated ability and experience to manage projects and deliver project success 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with ability to understand and tailor both written and verbal communications to the audience 
• Strong ability to self-manage and work with a high level of autonomy and determine day-to-day work priorities within the parameters of an agreed work plan 
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage timelines, respond flexibly to changing priorities, manage projects, prioritise work under pressure and deliver outcomes. 
• Previous experience in procurement and managing contracts and a comprehensive knowledge of Australian Public Service administrative requirements 
• Demonstrated ability to build, energise and enable collaborative working relationships within a team and a network. 

About the EPA

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.

About AELERT

Australasian Environmental Law Enforcement and Regulators neTwork (AELERT) is hosted by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). AELERT is a well-established, respected and internationally recognised professional network for environmental regulators across Australasia.  
AELERT is mainly funded by members who regulate at local, state and federal jurisdictions. These member agencies provide AELERT with over 3000 individual practitioners who use AELERT services and products to regulate environmental and non-environmental laws. 
AELERT is over 20 years in operation and in 2023, issued its strategic plan to enhance its core purpose to foster world class regulatory practice. 

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.

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge or Experience

• Experience in management reform and change, managing business products and service improvements and promoting business products and benefits to customers would be an advantage 
• Experience in a regulatory organisation would be an advantage 

Remuneration

ASO8 ($130,046 - $134,956) + 12% super added to your choice of super fund.

Contract

Term contract (up to 6 months) and full time (37.5 hours per week).

Special Conditions

• Location: Negotiable – any location in Australia
• 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 role will require engagement with members across Australia, New Zealand and Internationally and may require some travel interstate. 
• The incumbent may be required to work out of hours and as the need arises. 
• A current driver’s licence is essential.  

Enquiries

Adam Slater
Chief Executive Officer, AELERT
Phone Enquiries: 0484 705 057
Email Enquiries: adam.slater@sa.gov.au

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 Role Description. Please also include a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees and a copy of your qualification(s) as required in the 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.

All applications are to be submitted by 22/09/2026 at 11:45 PM.

Attachments

Please click here for the Role Description

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.