Senior Hydrogeologist
We’re looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering high-quality groundwater investigations and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on technical and project delivery role, working across mining, infrastructure, and water resource projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
  
About the Role
As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will:

• Lead and deliver hydrogeological investigations and assessments
• Interpret groundwater data and develop conceptual hydrogeological models (CHMs)
• Undertake groundwater impact assessments for mining, infrastructure, and water-related projects
• Plan and manage field programs including drilling, testing, monitoring, and sampling
• Contribute to and review technical reports, models, and datasets (QA/QC)
• Support project delivery, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing
• Engage with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders to communicate outcomes clearly

What You’ll Bring
Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years’ professional experience in hydrogeology
• Proven experience delivering hydrogeological investigations and impact assessments

Technical Capability

• Strong skills in groundwater data interpretation, aquifer behaviour, and CHMs
• Experience with groundwater modelling (conceptual and/or numerical desirable)
• Understanding of groundwater–surface water interactions and climate influences
• Experience in hydrochemistry and field data analysis
• Proficiency in GIS and data analysis tools

Field & Project Delivery

• Demonstrated experience managing drilling, pumping tests, and monitoring programs
• Ability to scope, plan, and deliver projects, managing time, cost, and risk
• Experience contributing to proposals, tenders, and technical documentation

Communication & Leadership

• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships
• Capability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience with groundwater licensing, approvals, and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to water balance modelling and environmental management plans
• Experience contributing to technical leadership or mentoring

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful, technically challenging projects
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team
• Opportunities for career growth and technical development
• Contribute to building a strong and respected hydrogeology practice

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Field-ready (4WD and First Aid training desirable)