Hydrography Operations Lead - Depot & Field Programs

ALS Life Sciences - Hydrographics; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Life Sciences seeks an experienced hydrographer to become Project / Depot Manager, leading the Yatala depot as part of a major national infrastructure program. The role includes establishing operations, shaping systems, and building a safety-focused culture to support future program delivery.

The successful candidate will coordinate field teams, equipment and schedules, manage inventory and logistics, and liaise with clients and stakeholders while ensuring ALS quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Hydrography or related bachelor degree.
• Minimum four years of hydrographic experience.
• Experience coordinating field activities or operational teams.
• Strong planning, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage day-to-day operations at the Yatala depot.
• Build systems, processes and a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, equipment and schedules.
• Manage inventory, fleet, equipment and logistics.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage operational risks and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate project records, reporting and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Safety culture

Education

Diploma in Hydrography

Bachelor in related field

Tools

Hydrographic equipment

Job description

ALS Life Sciences seeks an experienced hydrographer to become Project / Depot Manager, leading the Yatala depot as part of a major national infrastructure program. The role includes establishing operations, shaping systems, and building a safety-focused culture to support future program delivery.

The successful candidate will coordinate field teams, equipment and schedules, manage inventory and logistics, and liaise with clients and stakeholders while ensuring ALS quality standards are met.