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.
This role can be located near any of our business hubs around Australia (Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane).
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)
**We are currently not accepting candidate profiles or resumes from recruitment agencies. We have preferred partners who we have engaged**.
Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.
