Hydrologist

Glencore Australia; Murrin Murrin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive benefits

On-site gym facilities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Murrin Murrin Operations is seeking a Hydrologist to join our established team in Western Australia. The role focuses on mine site water management, modeling, monitoring and reporting to support safe, compliant and efficient operations.

You will collaborate with planning, production, tailings and environmental teams, applying hydrological, hydrogeological and GIS skills to optimise water use at the mining site.

Qualifications

• Degree in hydrology or related field with mining sector experience preferred.
• Experience in mine site water management and groundwater operations.
• Ability to develop and report water balance models and plans.
• Knowledge of tailings facilities and water infrastructure is advantageous.
• Familiarity with water licensing and regulatory reporting in mining.

Responsibilities

• Manage site water balance models, forecasts and water management systems.
• Monitor groundwater abstraction, borefields and surface water systems.
• Provide water management advice to mine planning and operations teams.
• Analyse hydrological and environmental data to identify trends and risks.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions for stakeholders.
• Coordinate investigations, monitoring programs and contractor activities.
• Support environmental objectives, safety and audit requirements.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydrogeology

Environmental science

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology

Tools

GIS

Hydrological software

Data analysis software

Job description

Murrin Murrin Operations has an opportunity for a Hydrologist to join our established and dedicated team.

Murrin Murrin Operations is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Murrin Murrin Operations is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful candidate will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who can provide strong operational support.

You will be responsible for:

• Demonstrated knowledge of mine site water management systems, borefield operations, dewatering activities, and operational water infrastructure
• Manage site-wide water balance models, water forecasts, and operational water management systems to ensure sustainable water supply and effective resource utilisation
• Monitor groundwater abstraction, borefield performance, dewatering activities, surface water systems, and water quality to support safe and efficient mining operations
• Provide technical water management advice and recommendations to mine planning, production, tailings, and operational teams to support business objectives
• Analyse hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental monitoring data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and operational improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with water licences, environmental approvals, regulatory obligations, and company standards through effective monitoring, reporting, and governance processes
• Prepare and submit technical reports, water management documentation, regulatory submissions, and compliance reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate hydrological investigations, monitoring programs, infrastructure upgrades, consultants, and contractor activities to achieve project outcomes
• Identify, assess, and manage water‑related operational and environmental risks while contributing to environmental management plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and maintain high standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance whilst supporting operational environmental objectives and audit requirements
• Support the Geotechnical and Tailings Engineer during periods of absence and contribute to the effective management of tailings and associated water management activities

About You

Reporting directly to the Superintendent – Tails & Water this role would suit a detailed and process‑oriented person.

You will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in mine site water management, hydrological operations, or groundwater management within the resources sector
• Experience developing, maintaining, and reporting on site water balance models and water management plans
• Experience with tailings storage facilities, water storage infrastructure, or related water management systems will be highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of water licensing, environmental compliance obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements within the mining industry
• Experience using hydrological, hydrogeological, GIS, and data analysis software packages
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical reporting skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Ability to work effectively within a remote mining operation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Current unrestricted C Class Driver’s Licence

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• Apermanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on‑site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on‑the‑job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.