About the National EPA
The National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA) is an independent statutory body established under the National Environmental Protection Agency Act 2025. From 1 July 2026, it will be Australia's national environmental regulator.
Role Summary
The Chief Executive Officer will lead the establishment and operation of the National EPA and exercise statutory powers under Commonwealth environmental legislation, including the amended Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The role includes oversight of compliance, enforcement, and regulatory decision‐making affecting areas of environmental and cultural significance across Australia.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the establishment and operation of the National EPA.
* Exercise statutory powers under Commonwealth environmental legislation.
* Oversee compliance, enforcement, and regulatory decision‐making.
* Manage regulatory processes affecting environmental and cultural significance across Australia.
Qualifications
* Experience in public sector governance and regulation.
* Expertise in biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, heritage, Indigenous affairs, law, law enforcement, or natural resource management.
* Experience working constructively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Understanding of the intersection between environmental regulation and cultural heritage protection.
Application Process
Before applying, obtain the selection criteria by emailing quoting Ref. No. 1189.
Applications close 11:59 pm AEDT, 16 March 2026
Additional Information
The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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