Lead Hydrogeologist

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.; Brisbane; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Additional Superannuation 2.5%

Income Protection Insurance

Parental and Volunteer Leave

Novated Leasing

Hybrid Working Policy

Well-being Initiatives

Training and Development Opportunities

Résumé du poste

KCB Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead high‑level hydrogeology projects in Brisbane and across Australia. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver world‑class geoscience and engineering solutions, mentor staff, and drive project outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role combines technical leadership with hands‑on delivery, overseeing studies, data interpretation, and model development.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of hydrogeology experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience mentoring and leading a team of professionals
• Strong client relationship management and ability to develop long-term partnerships

Responsabilités

• Lead and review complex hydrogeological studies and develop management strategies.
• Provide senior technical input on dewatering, aquifer injection, contaminant hydrogeology, groundwater modelling.
• Lead or supervise analytical and numerical modelling for groundwater systems.
• Direct field programmes including drilling, aquifer testing, sampling, mapping, and contractor oversight.
• Oversee preparation of high-quality technical deliverables, reports, and proposals.
• Provide technical assurance and mentoring to junior and mid-level hydrogeologists.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development to expand projects in Queensland and Australia.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team across geoscience and engineering.

Connaissances

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology

Description du poste

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity

We have a thriving Brisbane geoscience team made up of talented, passionate, and high-integrity professionals delivering technical excellence across mining, dams, water, and civil infrastructure projects. Drawing on a broad range of geoscience and engineering expertise, we offer the benefits of a global consultancy while maintaining the agility, flexibility, and direct access to senior leadership that larger organisations often struggle to provide.

As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will contribute to large-scale, world-class projects that will continually challenge and expand your technical expertise. Working alongside an experienced hydrogeology team and multidisciplinary specialists, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality geoscience and engineering solutions for our clients.

This position combines technical leadership with hands‑on project delivery. You will define technical approaches, oversee quality and project outcomes, mentor and develop emerging professionals, and help strengthen KCB's hydrogeology capability and market presence across Australia.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and review complex hydrogeological studies, including conceptualisation, geological and hydrogeological interpretation, and development of management strategies.
• Provide senior technical input into assessments for dewatering, aquifer injection, contaminant hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, and groundwater management plans.
• Lead or supervise analytical and numerical modelling for groundwater systems, including those associated with WRDs, TSFs, and major infrastructure.
• Direct field programmes (drilling, aquifer testing, sampling, mapping, contractor oversight) and ensure robust data collection and interpretation.
• Oversee preparation of high‑quality technical deliverables, reports, and proposals.
• Provide technical assurance and mentoring to junior and mid‑level hydrogeologists.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development initiatives to expand KCB's project portfolio across Queensland and the broader Australian market.
• Support project managers and collaborate with our multidisciplinary team across geoscience and engineering.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualifications in Hydrogeology will be highly regarded).
• 15-20+ years of hydrogeology experience spanning field investigations, data analysis, conceptual model development, groundwater assessment, design, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, technical reports, and client presentations.
• Previous experience mentoring and leading a team of technical professionals while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Strong client relationship management skills and the ability to develop long‑term, trusted partnerships.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

What We Offer

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family;
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;
• Social and Mental Well‑being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well‑being;
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded technical team, work on challenging and impactful projects, and further develop your leadership and hydrogeological expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.

About Us

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi‑disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).