Associate Hydrogeologist

About SLR and the role

SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions. 

Our 60 plus person Hydrogeology and Hydrology (H&H) Practice Area is one of the largest in SLR Australia and includes over 35 Hydrogeologists. Reporting to the NSW/VIC Practice Manager we currently have a great career opportunity for an Associate Hydrogeologist with 8 + Years’ experience to Join our Melbourne office.  

We have a strong pipeline of work and a focus on technical excellence and strong client relationships. We are an active sponsor of the International Association of Hydrogeologists and focused on investing in industry best practice for the benefit of both clients and staff.

We work in a collaborative environment across our H&H teams in Brisbane, Townsville, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and closely with other SLR environmental specialists. The team delivers projects across SLR's market sectors including Mining & Minerals, Built Environment, Infrastructure, Industry and Power, with a focus on resource projects.

Responsibilities  

Embodying our One Team approach at SLR, you will work across borders and practice areas, to collaborate with some of the leading scientific minds in APAC. This role will see you involved with:

• Project management, particularly in managing large technical projects and within the resource sector
• Overseeing junior staff preparing quality reports for internal and external clients on time and within set budgets
• Contributing to winning work by identifying and converting opportunities and drawing on your client relationships
• Developing, facilitating and enhancing relationships with our key clients to maintain and grow SLRs brand in the region.
• Providing advice and assistance to internal and external clients, team members and Project Directors on projects regarding best principles and practices
• Provide hydrogeological support in the field from time to time as required

Experience

Our ideal candidate will have between 8+ year’s industry experience, including experience within a consultancy group, and have:

• Appropriate Engineering or Science tertiary qualification and relevant groundwater industry experience
• Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous but not necessary
• Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated and ability to work effectively within a team
• Excellent communication skills, in particular high level technical report writing skills
• Demonstrated experience working with and successfully mentoring junior staff and managing upwards
• A strong track record in building, nurturing and maintaining ongoing client relationships
• Practical hydrogeological fieldwork experience will be of value
• Conceptual hydrogeological understanding and numerical modelling knowledge will be advantageous

Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, working across borders on exciting national projects, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key. Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps
If Joining a global Multi-Discipline Consultancy with an established and expert H&H team excited you, apply now with a CV and brief cover letter! For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

 

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.