Location: Newcastle or Brisbane
Now is an exciting time to join Umwelt and be an integral part of the journey, as we expand the Water Services group, which includes integrated groundwater and surface water technical services.
Umwelt is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Hydrogeologist to join our team, as we continue to grow and expand our Water Services group.
About the Role
As a Principal Hydrogeologist, you will play a pivotal role in leading groundwater projects, offering expert guidance on the broad range of hydrogeological work, from field testing to groundwater impact assessments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee data collection and analysis, and provide strategic advice to clients on groundwater sustainability and regulatory compliance. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys guiding junior staff, can prioritise tasks and find innovative solutions to help address technical or project challenges, and thrives on delivering great technical work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership through the delivery of groundwater projects, and support the growth and success of the groundwater team
- Contribute to business development activities and continual improvement
- Demonstrate and deliver on technically accurate groundwater data analysis and reporting
- Lead small to large-scale projects, from proposal to completion, building strong client relationships and communication
- Work across a broad range of project types, from water/groundwater management plans, compliance reporting, trigger or water supply/security investigations, ecohydrological assessments, impact assessments and mine closure studies
- Provide expert advice on groundwater/water issues, regulations, and best practices
- Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other technical disciplines (i.e. ecology, social, cultural heritage and spatial analysis) to develop innovative and tailored solutions
- Provide positive leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative, productive and fun work environment
About You:
- Degree qualifications in Hydrogeology, Engineering, Geology or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/environmental consulting
- Sound capabilities in managing hydrogeological projects
- Familiarity with numerical groundwater modelling preferred by not essential
- Strong leadership with a people focus, thriving in a fun, friendly environment that values work-life balance, while delivering innovative, high-quality technical work
- Strong analytical and problem-solving, and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, . Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
