Junior Field Hydrogeologist

Junior Field Hydrogeologist – New South Wales

SLR’s One Team Culture and Commitment
At SLR Consulting, 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. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself and Be Successful.

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 50 plus person Hydrogeology and Hydrology (H&H) Technical Discipline is one of the largest in SLR Australia and includes over 35 Hydrogeologists. We currently have a great career opportunity for a Junior Hydrogeologist (or environmental scientist/field technician with an interest in hydrogeology) to be part of our NSW / APAC business and have flexibility to be based out of either the Newcastle, Sydney or Wollongong offices. The team delivers projects across SLR's market sectors including Mining & Minerals, Built Environment, Infrastructure, Industry and Power, with a focus on resource projects.

We have an awesome team culture where we encourage collaboration and promote growth within your career. We have fun inside and outside the office and provide a trusting and respectful place to work. We are looking for someone who wants a variety of work and has great practical hands-on outdoors experience; this could be a mixture of backgrounds with a focus on having a pragmatic, down to earth nature who get’s things done. 

Job tasks and responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include providing customized hydrogeological site investigations tailored to the needs of diverse mining and civil clients throughout Australia including: 

•    Supervising geo/hydrogeological drilling operations 
•    Infield hydraulic characterisation of surface and groundwater regimes 
•    Designing, installing, and maintaining surface and groundwater instrumentation 
•    Overseeing installation, development, and sampling of monitoring bores 
•    Generating comprehensive factual reports based on field and laboratory data.
•    Analysing interdisciplinary scientific data to support the broader technical team. 
•    Cultivating and strengthening relationships between internal and external clients and SLR team members. 
•    Playing a pivotal role in securing projects by ensuring excellent service delivery, identifying client needs and opportunities, and sharing insights with the broader team.

Skills and experience
To do this effectively you’ll have:
•    Must have the ability to travel regularly and for extended periods for work.
•    Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team, coupled with the capacity for self-motivation and the willingness to take responsibility and be accountable for the successful completion of tasks and projects.
•    Tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution in water resources / hydrogeology / geology or related discipline or similar relevant degree is preferred, however alternative learning / work experience would also be considered with 0-2 years’ of demonstrated field experience in applied geological, geotechnical or groundwater projects
•    Proficient written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
Beneficial
•    A strong desire to contribute actively to a collaborative team who strive to deliver high quality geological and hydrogeological assessments. 
•    Experience in the construction, and/or mining sector would be highly regarded. 
•    Experience with using GIS and spatial data analysis software packages would be highly regarded
•    Experience in supporting key aspects of project management and administration, as well as subcontractor and HSE management
•    A high level of competency in all aspects of groundwater field work 
•    Experience in surface water and hydrological assessments is desirable
•    Experience in the contaminated land sector is desirable
•    Strong client relationships and, business development skills
•    Previous 4WD experience and training is highly desirable

Our Benefits at SLR include
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:
•    Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
•    Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave.
•    Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
•    Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
•    Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, discounts (from 100’s of major retailers) reward, recognition and wellbeing
•    Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease and superannuation) an online corporate uniform shop where you get $100 annually to spend, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being.

We know it can sometimes be difficult and frustrating applying for roles; wondering if the role is right for you and if your experience is right for SLR. Many people won’t apply for roles unless they feel they tick every box on the checklist. At SLR we look for many different skills and technical competencies and we’re always looking for how new team members can add value to the business and to our culture. If you think this role isn’t quite for you, but you have a desire to work with us, we’d still love to hear from you!

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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.