Junior Hydrogeologist – Brisbane
About the business and the role
At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. In our 35+ person groundwater team, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.
As part of the National Hydrology & Hydrogeology technical discipline, you will be a core member of the team, assisting with data collection, baseline studies, and data analysis. Our technical teams prioritise safe, high-quality work, using cutting edge tools and the support of senior staff with a wide array of experience. Through studies investigating groundwater and surface water management, ecological values, and infrastructure engineering across multiple industries, our team members develop strong skillsets and have an impact with our clients.
We are interested in Hydrogeologists/Earth Scientists with a minimum of one years’ experience, looking to develop their career as a consultant. The role would suit someone who is just as comfortable in the field collecting data, as they are in our modern Eagle street CBD office collaborating with 150+ industry leading environmental scientists and engineers. The role provides the opportunity to be remunerated for work away from home through time in lieu and/or overtime pay.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
- Undertake integrated monitoring programs which include groundwater and surface water sampling, while following SLR procedures and industry best practice.
- Perform field studies that may include hydrogeological site investigations, drilling programs, monitoring bore installations and hydraulic testing.
- Assess data and trends to provide assessments of data integrity, trends, and mechanisms related to water movement within surface water and groundwater systems.
- Prepare quality factual reports based on field and laboratory data collected for or provided by clients.
- Assist more senior staff in preparing groundwater compliance and assessment reports.
- Be Health and Safety leaders within our business and as representatives of SLR’s safety culture while on client operations.
- Demonstrate great communication skills within project teams and with client representatives, site personnel, suppliers and laboratory personnel to support the smooth delivery of the field work.
Skills and experience
To be successful in the role, you will possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Either have a completed a short course in hydrogeology or hold University qualifications (Bachelor Degree or higher) in Science or Engineering, specialising in Hydrogeology or a related field (remuneration packages will vary based on qualifications and experience).
- Practical experience in the field of water management, with demonstrated skills in the areas of groundwater monitoring and sampling data analysis. Geological or geotechnical logging experience, groundwater bore drilling and construction, data analysis and report writing would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of QLD groundwater legislation and policies, standards and guidelines, is highly desirable, but not a pre-requisition for the role.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in groundwater data analysis and interpretation would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically and remotely to undertake monitoring projects – often a week at a time.
- Manual driver’s licence and previous 4WD experience and training is highly desirable.
- Mine site experience is highly regarded. Associated training certificates including Standard 11, Supervisor qualifications (S1S2S3G2) or other.
- Australian citizenship/working rights are essential.
Our Benefits
The benefit we are most proud of is our experienced and supportive team at SLR working together to deliver value for our clients.
But whether you’re enjoying our flexible working arrangements, accessing “The Hive” for discounts on 1000’s or major retailers, or taking advance of study leave to level up your quals… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list here.
Next Steps
If joining a global Environmental Consultancy, with a leading Hydrology & Hydrogeology presence excites you, apply now with your CV and brief cover letter by emailing jfiumara@slrconsulting.com.au
Or reach out to Jimmy on the above email to organise a time to discuss the opportunity further.
