Senior Hydrogeologist

Overview

In this role you apply hydrogeology expertise to plan and deliver groundwater investigations for mining, infrastructure and environmental projects in Western Australia. You will work across multidisciplinary teams to develop conceptual models, prepare regulatory documentation, and support project delivery. The position blends field leadership with technical reporting, shaping groundwater solutions for major projects. You’ll operate in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment that values safety, quality, and stakeholder engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible work arrangements
• hybrid work options
• additional annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
• continuous learning and professional development
• 5 days paid study leave
• global career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver hydrogeological investigations and groundwater studies across WA projects
• Lead field programs including drilling oversight, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring and sampling with a focus on health, safety and quality
• Develop conceptual hydrogeological models and prepare groundwater assessments, licensing applications, regulatory documentation, technical reports and proposals
• Manage defined projects or technical workstreams, coordinating resources, budgets, schedules and deliverables
• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary project teams, and mentor junior hydrogeologists

Key requirements

• 5+ years of experience delivering hydrogeological investigations and groundwater assessments in WA mining or environmental consulting
• Strong capability in hydrogeological conceptualisation, drilling supervision, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, mine dewatering, water supply and regulatory approvals
• Experience managing projects or technical workstreams with planning of field programs, budgets, schedules and deliverables
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and proposals and interpret complex datasets
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams and mentor less experienced colleagues
• Tertiary qualifications in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Science or related discipline, with a current manual driver’s licence and willingness to undertake regular fieldwork
• collaboration
• mentoring/leadership
• communicating with stakeholders
• hydrogeological conceptualisation
• drilling supervision
• aquifer testing

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