The National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA) was established on 1 July 2026 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Our people work across Australia in specialist and corporate roles.
Current vacancies
While our agency takes shape, you can find our current vacancies.
Register your interest in working with us
As a new Australian Government agency, we are growing our workforce. We are looking for people who want to make a positive contribution to protecting Australia's environment. Opportunities may be available through ongoing, non-ongoing and short-term employment arrangements.
We employ people across a range of professional and corporate roles, including:
- regulatory
- compliance
- environmental assessment
- science and technical
- legal
- policy
- program
- corporate and enabling services.
Opportunities may be available at different classification levels and locations across Australia. This will depend on our business needs.
If you are interested in working with us, register your details through our Talent Register. This allows us to identify candidates with relevant skills and experience when suitable opportunities arise.
Eligibility
To work at the National Environmental Protection Agency, you must:
- be an Australian citizen
- successfully complete a 6-month probation period
- pass character and police checks
- provide referee details
- provide proof of any relevant qualifications
If you have recently received a redundancy benefit from another Australian Public Service agency, you may need to wait until the exclusion period ends before applying.
Salary and conditions
Non-SES employees at the National EPA are covered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027.
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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 (PDF 2.27 MB)
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 (DOCX 3.78 MB)
When you apply
Make sure you:
- read the job description and any application requirements
- submit your application by the closing date
Your application should include:
- a statement that explains your skills, experience and suitability for the role
- a current resume
- details for at least 2 referees.
Some roles may include additional assessments as part of the recruitment process.
Special arrangements
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.
If you need support during recruitment, such as wheelchair access or adjustments to an assessment, please tell us in your application.