Senior Hydrogeologist - Water Resource Science

1h1 hour ago

Water Corporation

AU · Full-time · A$130,000 – A$170,000

About this role

Water Corporation is recognised globally for performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We're driven to manage water services sustainably. A Senior Hydrogeologist role in the Water Resource Science team offers permanent opportunity based in Leederville office.

You'll provide hydrogeological expertise relating to water source, water quality and treated wastewater management planning, investigation and operations. Support asset planning, delivery and operations to address complex problems and technical innovation. Deliver high-quality assessments and advice consistent with industry best practice.

Enjoy real flexibility with work from home options, 9-day fortnight and flexible hours. Access two well-being days each year and long service leave pro rata after 3 years. Benefit from co-contribution superannuation scheme and additional leave purchase options.

Unlock ongoing long-term career development opportunities with training, health programs and generous benefits. Maintain cultural connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leave. Discover more benefits supporting unique employee lifestyles.

Requirements

Geology, hydrogeology or relevant equivalent degree
Proven ability to prepare, review and present technical information to a range of stakeholders
Experience in groundwater modelling
Experience in public water supply and wastewater management
Experience in managed aquifer recharge
Experience in water resource allocation planning and licensing
Experience in construction of production, recharge, and monitoring wells
Experience in subsurface data management

Responsibilities

Provide hydrogeological expertise to the business and external stakeholders relating to water source, water quality and treated wastewater management planning, regulatory negotiations, investigations and operations
Support asset planning, delivery and operations to address complex water source, water quality and treated wastewater management problems and technical innovation
Deliver a range of high-quality assessments and advice consistent with industry best practice approaches
Conduct groundwater modelling for water resource management
Manage public water supply and wastewater operations
Oversee managed aquifer recharge projects
Handle water resource allocation planning and licensing
Supervise construction of production, recharge, and monitoring wells

Benefits

Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
Two well-being days each year
Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
Co-contribution superannuation scheme: 12% employer contribution plus additional 2% when salary sacrificing 2%
Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at reduced salary and take fifth year off as paid leave
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days