About Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
The EPA was established as an independent statutory authority under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) as an integral part of Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System.
The EPA's Chief​ Executive Officer (CEO) has professional and specialist staff within four divisions: Office of the CEO; Environmental Assessments; Environmental Regulation and Salmon Environmental Regulation.
The EPA Board consists of an independent Chair, three other independent members – one of which is a Deputy Chair, alongside the Director (CEO). In addition, a Deputy Member may be appointed by the Governor if a Board member is unable for any reason to perform his or her duties.
Statutory functions
The EPA's principal statutory functions are to administer and enforce the provisions of the EMPCA, and in particular, to use its best endeavours to:
- further the sustainable development and environmental management and pollution control objectives of the EMPCA
- ensure that activities do not cause unacceptable pollution
- advise the Minister on any matter that may significantly affect the achievement of the objectives of the EMPCA
- ensure that economic instruments and issues are considered in policy and program implementation.
Benefits of working with the Agency
- diversity
- work and life balance
- career advancement opportunities
- leave entitlements
- health and wellbeing initiatives
- training and study
- salary and conditions.
The EPA has a culture of zero tolerance towards violence, including any form of family violence. The EPA will take an active role to support employees and their families by providing a workplace environment that promotes their safety and provides the flexibility to support employees to live free from violence.