Senior Hydrogeologist

Water Technology; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee Share Scheme

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing Allowance

Job summary

Water Technology seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater investigations and support water resource projects across Australia. The role allows flexible location with national office bases, offering opportunities to guide field programs and model development.

You will bring 5+ years of hydrogeology experience, strong data interpretation, GIS skills, and the ability to manage client relationships and project delivery within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in hydrogeology, geology, engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' professional hydrogeology experience.
• Experience delivering groundwater investigations and impact assessments.
• Strong understanding of hydrogeological systems and groundwater processes.
• Experience interpreting large datasets and using GIS.
• Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing field investigations including drilling and groundwater testing.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver hydrogeological investigations, assessments and groundwater studies.
• Interpret groundwater data and develop conceptual hydrogeological models.
• Plan and oversee field programs including drilling, aquifer testing and sampling.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and technical delivery.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data interpretation

Report writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology or related

Tools

GIS

Data analysis tools

Job description

Water Technology is an employee-owned Australian consulting company shaping the future of water, environment and coastal management. For over 25 years, we have partnered with government, industry and communities to deliver innovative solutions across water resources, flooding, coastal and marine environments, ecology, infrastructure and environmental management. Our people combine technical excellence with a passion for creating sustainable outcomes that help communities, waterways and environments thrive.

Due to continued growth of our national Groundwater team, we're seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to help deliver impactful groundwater and water resource projects across Australia.

This opportunity is flexible in location and can be based from any of our offices nationwide.

We're focused on finding the right person to join our team and welcome applications from experienced hydrogeologists across Australia.

The Opportunity:

• Lead and deliver hydrogeological investigations, assessments and groundwater studies.
• Interpret groundwater data and develop conceptual hydrogeological models.
• Assess groundwater impacts associated with extraction, dewatering, mining and infrastructure projects.
• Plan and oversee field programs, including drilling, monitoring, aquifer testing, hydrochemistry and groundwater sampling.
• Contribute to groundwater modelling projects and predictive impact assessments.
• Review and provide quality assurance of technical reports, models and data.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and technical delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Support proposal preparation, business development and project opportunities.

About You

You're an experienced hydrogeologist who enjoys solving complex groundwater challenges and delivering practical, science-based outcomes for clients. You bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative approach and the ability to confidently manage projects, engage stakeholders and contribute to multidisciplinary teams. Whether in the field, analysing data or advising clients, you're committed to delivering high-quality work and helping grow a thriving groundwater practice.

Skills & Qualifications

• A degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' professional experience in hydrogeology.
• Demonstrated experience delivering groundwater investigations and impact assessments.
• Strong understanding of hydrogeological systems, aquifer behaviour and groundwater processes.
• Experience interpreting large datasets and using GIS and data analysis tools.
• Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing field investigations, including drilling and groundwater testing programs.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to multidisciplinary teams.
• A valid Australian Driver's Licence.

Highly Regarded

• Experience in groundwater flow modelling.
• Experience with groundwater licensing, approvals and compliance frameworks.
• Hydrochemistry, environmental tracers or water resource assessment experience.
• Current First Aid and/or 4WD training.

What Our People Enjoy

• Hybrid work arrangement and flexibility
• Family Inclusive Workplace certified
• Employee Share Scheme (we are employee-owned)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Annual $100 Wellbeing Allowance and monthly Wellbeing Program
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Novated leasing options
• Professional development and technical training opportunities
• Internal Exchange Program Opportunities

We do not use AI screening tools. Your application will be assessed by our experienced recruitment team and discipline leaders. We do use AI during the recruitment process for interview note-taking and reporting purposes.

We are currently not accepting candidate profiles or resumes from recruitment agencies.

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature-age workers.