Junior Geophysicist - Sydney, NSW

Tetra Tech Coffey; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Australia seeks a Geophysicist to deliver site investigations using land, marine, and airborne techniques. This role offers opportunities for career growth, involvement in diverse projects, and professional development. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in geosciences or geo-engineering and experience in geophysics, along with Australian work rights.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year geophysics experience, ideally in geotechnical consulting.
• Familiarity with relevant software is desirable.
• Australian work rights and full driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geophysical site investigations utilizing various techniques.
• Collect field data and interpret results for projects.
• Develop consulting project management skills.

Skills

Geophysical consulting

Software familiarity (Surfer, Leapfrog Geo)

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in geosciences or geo-engineering

Job description

Overview

Build your specialist career with a dynamic and supportive geophysics team. Collaborate with technical specialists on exciting and impactful geoscience projects across Australia and internationally. Fantastic opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Join a dynamic geophysics team at Tetra Tech Coffey and work on diverse and challenging projects across Australia and internationally, often for high-profile clients. This role will enhance your technical geophysical and geo-engineering skills through cross-disciplinary projects in the transport infrastructure, groundwater, environmental, mining, and renewable energy sectors.

About the role

Reporting to the Geophysics Practice Leader in Sydney, you’ll be tasked with delivering geophysical site investigations utilising land, marine and airborne techniques from field data collection right through to interpretation and reporting for key geotechnical and environmental projects.

We’re also committed to developing your consulting project management skills supported by our technical specialists and inhouse training.

About you

For success in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in geosciences or geo-engineering.
• A minimum of 1 year geophysics experience, ideally in geotechnical consulting.
• Familiarity with software like Surfer, Leapfrog Geo, or similar is desirable.
• Australian work rights and a full driver’s license are required.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year!
• Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
• Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
• Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
• Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
• Salary sacrifice: Pre-tax options to top up your super.
• Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
• Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.

About us

Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, engineering and project management consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients. With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.