Environment Protection Authority South Australia

03/09/2026

🌱 Current vacancy at the EPA

Want to play a key role in protecting South Australia’s environment? 🌍 The Environment Protection Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Investigator (ASO6) or Principal Investigator (ASO7) to join our Investigations and Incident Management team.

🔹 Senior Investigator (ASO6) or Principal Investigator (ASO7)
As a Senior Investigator, you'll undertake and direct complex investigations into environmental offences, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and preparing comprehensive briefs capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. You'll also provide expert advice and training to support EPA staff.

As a Principal Investigator, you'll lead complex and sensitive investigations while providing leadership, guidance and mentoring to the EPA Investigation team. You'll oversee enforcement matters, support civil and criminal proceedings, and play a critical role in protecting the environment and managing organisational risk.

We're looking for highly skilled investigators with strong analytical, communication and decision-making abilities, experience managing complex investigations, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

🗓 Applications close: 15 September 2026
🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/LHR050ZIwcq

21/08/2026

Heard about the upcoming H5 bird flu community forums?

To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting community forums at various locations around the state.

Upcoming sessions include:
• Golden Grove/Wynn Vale – Monday 24 August, 6pm – Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre
• Port MacDonnell – Thursday 27 August, 6pm, Port MacDonnell Community Complex

Forums are free and open to the public. Registration is essential.

Register at birdflu.sa.gov.au/community-forums

This is an opportunity to learn more about H5 bird flu, the preparedness measures currently in place, as well as the animal, human and environmental considerations.

Visit birdflu.sa.gov.au for the latest updates

21/08/2026

🔬It's our final National Science Week spotlight!

This week we've shared the stories of some of the talented scientists and professionals helping protect South Australia's environment.

Today the spotlight is on Maya, a Radiation Protection Officer from our Air, Noise and Radiation Science Branch.

🔗To learn more about Maya's career in science, click the link in our bio to read her full profile.

National Science Week

20/08/2026

🌏 We're celebrating National Science Week!

Today, we're shining the spotlight on Riley, an Environmental Adviser from our Compliance Branch.

🔗To learn more about Riley's career in science, click the link in our bio to read his full profile.

National Science Week

19/08/2026

🧪 It's National Science week!

Today the spotlight is on Jackie, a Senior Environmental Adviser from our Compliance Branch.

🔗To learn more about Jackie's career in science, click the link in our bio to read her full profile.

National Science Week

18/08/2026

🧫Happy National Science Week!

National Science Week is a celebration encouraging interest and participation in all things science and technology.

To mark the occasion, the EPA is shining a spotlight on a few of our employees whose scientific work is contributing to a more positive outlook for the future of our environment.

Today the spotlight is on Natan, a Scientific Officer (Marine) from our Water Science Branch.

🔗To learn more about Natan's career in science, click the link in our bio to read his full profile.

National Science Week

17/08/2026

🔬National Science Week is here!

Throughout the week, we'll be shining a spotlight on some of our employees, exploring their career journeys, scientific interests, and the advice they'd share with anyone considering a career in environmental science or policy.

Check back each day to meet a different EPA team member whose work is helping create a healthier environment for future generations.

Today, the spotlight is on Trinh, a Senior Scientific Officer in our Air, Noise and Radiation Science Branch.

🔗To learn more about Trinh's career in science, click the link in our bio to read her full profile.

National Science Week

31/07/2026

South Australia continues to respond to detections of H5 bird flu across the state.

To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting community forums. Hear updates on the current preparedness measures in place, as well as the animal, human and environmental health considerations.

You’ll hear from government leaders such as the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development the Hon Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water and Minister for Tourism, the Hon Emily Bourke MLC, and representatives from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia, Department for Environment and Water and SA Health.

The forums will feature expert presentations on bird flu, public health advice and safety, and include an expert panel Q&A.

There will be opportunities for attendees to share insights and ask questions.

Forums are free and open to the public.

Registration is essential.

Learn more at birdflu.sa.gov.au

Upcoming forums:
- Tuesday 4 August, 6pm, Robe South Australian Bird Flu Community Forum - Robe
- Thursday 6 August, 6pm, Parham South Australian Bird Flu Community Forum - Parham
- Tuesday 11 August, 6pm, Berri South Australian Bird Flu Community Forum - Berri

26/07/2026

Australia’s new national warning system, AusAlert will run a national community test on Monday 27 July at 1:30 pm. This affects all mobile devices within Australian states and territories, including South Australia.

During the testing window, mobile devices across Australia may receive a notification accompanied by a loud alert sound that lasts for around 10 seconds.

What this means:
the alert sound is designed to get your attention
• it may override silent or ‘Do Not Disturb’ settings
• different devices may receive the alert at slightly different times
• no action is required

This is a planned national test to help ensure the system works effectively in emergencies. If this alert may disrupt you or someone you know, you can turn off your devices or switch to aeroplane mode for at least one hour.

More information is available on the www.ausalert.gov.au website, including how to manage alerts.

National Emergency Management Agency

21/07/2026

Yesterday, a member of the public reported a spill of nine bags of boric acid on Hunter Road near Swan Reach to the CFS.

The CFS subsequently liaised with the EPA's Emergency Response Team to support a coordinated clean-up effort. The EPA Emergency Response Officer worked closely with the CFS to manage the incident and sought advice from SafeWork SA's Technical Advice Coordinator (TAC) on the impacts of boric acid.

The spill was safely contained and the material disposed of appropriately, demonstrating the effectiveness of a coordinated multi-agency response.

HazMat at Swan Reach - 20 July 2026: This afternoon at around 1:00 PM, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a Hazmat incident at Swan Reach in the state’s Mid-Murray region.

Upon arrival, crews found that 9 x 25-kilogram bags of boric acid had spilled onto the road.

After liaising with CFS Technical Operations and the Environment Protection Authority, 9 volunteers on 2 trucks, including a specialist Hazmat appliance and two support vehicles, contained the spill while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including breathing apparatus.

The spill has been contained, and arrangements have been made for the landowner to collect and correctly dispose of the chemical.

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