Senior Groundwater Modeller

GHD, Inc.; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GHD is seeking a Senior Groundwater Modeller to lead complex groundwater modelling projects across APAC, collaborating with hydrogeologists, geotechnical specialists and water professionals to deliver high-impact outcomes for communities and industry.

You'll apply advanced numerical modelling techniques (MODFLOW, FEFLOW, PEST) and develop automation in Python (FloPy), while mentoring teams and shaping technical direction for GHD's groundwater capability across the region.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or higher in Hydrogeology or equivalent.
• 10+ years' experience in numerical groundwater modelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise with numerical groundwater flow models (MODFLOW, FEFLOW).
• Programming skills for modelling automation using Python (FloPy).
• Experience with model calibration, uncertainty assessment and PEST-based workflows.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Collaborative mindset with mentoring and development focus.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex groundwater impact assessments and regional modelling studies.
• Deliver integrated surface water and groundwater modelling projects.
• Apply advanced numerical modelling techniques to address challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Water, Resources, Transport, Geotechnics.
• Manage projects from proposal to delivery, ensuring client quality outcomes.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of groundwater professionals.
• Build trusted client relationships and support business development.
• Contribute to ongoing growth and technical leadership of groundwater modelling.

Kenntnisse

Numerical groundwater modelling

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Python (FloPy) scripting

Modflow

FEFLOW

PEST workflows

Ausbildung

Master's degree or higher in Hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Jobbeschreibung

Location flexible across Australia, New Zealand or Philippines

Shape the future of water, resources and infrastructure projects across APAC

At GHD, we're solving the world's most complex water, environmental and infrastructure challenges. With a connected global network of technical specialists, you'll be part of a business that invests in innovation, collaboration and professional growth.

Are you an experienced groundwater modeller looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on technically complex, large-scale projects while collaborating on high profile projects across multiple sectors, alongside some of the industry's leading hydrogeologists, geotechnical specialists and water professionals?

At GHD, you'll have the opportunity to do exactly that.

We're seeking a Senior Groundwater Modeller to play a key role within our growing APAC Groundwater Modelling team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact projects, influence technical excellence across the region, and contribute to projects that help communities, industries and environments thrive.

Working alongside our Australian and international hydrogeology teams, you'll apply advanced groundwater modelling expertise to solve complex challenges across water resources, mining, infrastructure, energy and environmental projects.

What you'll be doing

As a senior member of our team, you'll lead the delivery of groundwater modelling projects, with support from our groundwater modelling technical directors, while helping build capability across GHD's Asia Pacific network.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead complex groundwater impact assessments and regional groundwater modelling studies,
• Deliver integrated surface water and groundwater modelling projects
• Apply advanced numerical modelling techniques to address challenging technical issues
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Water, Resources, Transport, Geotechnics and Contaminated Land
• Manage projects from proposal through to successful delivery, ensuring quality outcomes for clients
• Mentor and develop the next generation of groundwater professionals
• Build trusted client relationships and support business development opportunities across the region
• Develop your technical capabilities through targeted learning and development, and technical mentoring programs
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and technical leadership of GHD's groundwater modelling capability

What you'll bring

We're interested in connecting with experienced groundwater professionals who are passionate about numerical groundwater modelling and solving complex hydrogeological challenges.

You’ll ideally have:

• A Master's degree or higher in Hydrogeology (or equivalent professional experience)
• 10+ years' experience in numerical groundwater modelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expertise with numerical groundwater flow models such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW and related modelling tools
• Programming skills for modelling automation and data processing, ideally using Python (FloPy)
• Experience with model calibration, uncertainty assessment and PEST-based workflows
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capability
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing others

Experience in surface water-groundwater interactions, solute transport modelling, mining projects or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Ready to make an impact?

Job Info

• Job Identification 28697
• Job Category Science
• Posting Date 09/18/2026, 04:30 AM
• Apply Before 10/18/2026, 01:00 PM
• Locations 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, AU 999 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, AU GHD Tower, Level 3, Newcastle, New South Wales, 2300, AU 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, AU 2 Salamanca Square, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, AU 24 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800, AU 16 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, AU 145 Ann Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, AU 211 Victoria Square, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, AU 138 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central, Canterbury, 8013, NZ