Principal Water Engineer / Hydrogeologist

Talison Lithium; Greenbushes; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Income protection insurance

Life insurance for employees

Parental leave policy

Salary sacrifice housing

Incentive scheme

Job summary

Talison Lithium seeks a Principal Water Engineer to lead water management at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation. You will guide groundwater, surface water, mine water and water quality strategy, influencing planning, approvals and capital projects.

You will manage models, assess risks, engage regulators and support multi-disciplinary teams to improve water efficiency and sustainability at a world-scale operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundwater and integrated water management within mining or heavy industry.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide practical advice to leadership teams.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for regulatory and project contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated water management across groundwater, surface water, mine water and operational water requirements.
• Maintain and develop site water balance, hydrogeological, hydrological and water quality models.
• Identify and manage water-related risks and opportunities from data analysis.
• Provide technical input to mine planning, tailings facilities and future projects.
• Support environmental approvals, regulatory compliance and regulator engagement.
• Manage consultants and studies to deliver water management outcomes.
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve water efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Water management

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Hydrogeology or related degree

Job description

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full-Time Position

(Perth hybrid (site travel) or Greenbushes)

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world's leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

This is an opportunity to lead water and hydrogeological projects for Australia's largest lithium mining operation that is helping meet growing global demand for critical minerals - join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Approvals & Compliance Manager, this newly created role is an outstanding opportunity for a senior Water Engineer or Hydrogeologist to become Talison's principal technical resource for integrated water management at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation.

As Principal Water Engineer, you will lead water management strategy across groundwater, surface water, mine water and water quality, influencing operational decision-making, major capital projects, regulatory approvals and long-term mine development. The role offers significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to contribute to the sustainable growth of a globally significant operation.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading integrated water management across groundwater, surface water, mine water and operational water requirements
• Maintaining and developing site water balance, hydrogeological, hydrological and water quality models to support operational and future planning
• Identifying and managing emerging water-related risks and opportunities through analysis of monitoring and modelling data
• Providing technical input to mine planning, tailings facilities, processing operations, infrastructure projects and future mine development activities
• Supporting environmental approvals, regulatory compliance and regulator engagement relating to water management
• Managing specialist consultants and technical studies to deliver high-quality water management outcomes
• Collaborating across multiple disciplines to improve water efficiency, water security and sustainable operational performance

About the Candidate:

• Tertiary qualifications in hydrogeology, water resources, environmental engineering, geology or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in groundwater and integrated water management within mining, resources or heavy industry environments (10+ years)
• Strong technical expertise in hydrogeology, hydrology, water balance development and water quality assessment
• Experience applying water management principles to operational, project and mine planning environments
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and provide practical advice to operational and leadership teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment
• Income protection insurance
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees
• Competitive parental leave policy
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium operates the Greenbushes Lithium Operation, the world's largest known hard-rock lithium deposit. As a critical supplier of minerals supporting the global energy transition, we are committed to operating safely, responsibly and sustainably while creating long-term value for our people, communities and other stakeholders.

Mining has been part of Greenbushes for more than 138 years. We work closely with local communities, Traditional Owners, government and industry to support regional development, environmental stewardship and lasting partnerships.

Join a collaborative, values-driven organisation and contribute to technically challenging projects that are shaping the future of one of the world's most significant critical minerals operations.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.