Hydrographic Survey Lead – Bathymetry & River Ops

SA Water; Berri; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Coordinator Bathymetric Services in Berri to lead its hydrographic surveying team within River Murray Operations, coordinating bathymetric/hydrographic surveys across river systems and infrastructure while providing day-to-day leadership to a small team, and supporting asset management decisions through data analysis.

The role blends field work with data interpretation, requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and safety focus, with regular field activity,

Qualifications

• Experience providing leadership within a technical or operational environment.
• Experience in hydrographic or surveying techniques and the use of modern electronic survey equipment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions and manage competing priorities.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and survey-related software.
• A strong understanding of boating safety requirements, marine regulations and safe work practices.
• Experience in hydrographic surveying, bathymetric mapping, asset inspections or related technical disciplines.
• Experience working with water infrastructure, waterways or environmental monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating hydrographic survey activities, providing day-to-day leadership and support to the Hydrographic Assistant, and ensuring resources, equipment and personnel are effectively deployed to meet operational requirements.
• Undertaking and overseeing bathymetric and hydrographic surveys across river systems, water storages, locks, weirs and other submerged infrastructure.
• Managing the collection, processing, analysis and reporting of hydrographic survey data.
• Interpreting survey results to support asset management, maintenance planning and operational decision-making.
• Maintaining hydrographic survey equipment, vessels and associated technology to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, customers, contractors and community groups.
• Delivering commercial hydrographic survey services and building relationships with external customers.
• Identifying and implementing improvements through emerging technologies, methodologies and best practice.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, marine and operational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Hydrographic surveying

Field work

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Survey software

Safety awareness

Autonomy

Boating safety

Tools

Survey equipment

Survey software

Job description

SA Water is seeking a Coordinator Bathymetric Services in Berri to lead its hydrographic surveying team within River Murray Operations, coordinating bathymetric/hydrographic surveys across river systems and infrastructure while providing day-to-day leadership to a small team, and supporting asset management decisions through data analysis.

The role blends field work with data interpretation, requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and safety focus, with regular field activity,