Senior Hydrographer

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The Role:
  
ALS is seeking an experienced Hydrographer to join our tight-knit team in Hume, Canberra. This is an exciting opportunity to translate your industry knowledge and commercial awareness into innovative solutions by working collaboratively within an industry leading Hydrographic business.

We’re looking for a candidate that has more than 5 years’ experience in Hydrography with a tertiary qualification in Water Operations, a Certificate in Hydrography or equivalent. 

  
The Day to Day:

• Provide best practice Hydrographic and Environmental Monitoring services for clients in a safe and timely manner.
• Project management, client liaison and correspondence.
• Mentoring and training of junior Hydrographers/Technicians.
• Install, service, operate and maintain remote, automatic environmental monitoring stations with a strict emphasis on quality.
• Collect environmental data from automatic monitoring stations and verify data using computer software package before supplying to clients.
• Maintaining accurate record keeping including field observations and calibrations.
• Undertake flow measurement in rivers, creeks and drains using various methods.
• Undertake manual sampling activities from both surface water and groundwater, using a range of techniques with adherence to QA principles and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of, and adherence to, health & safety principles.

• Minimum 5 years experience in Hydrography
• Experience in project management
• Ability to carry out infrequent, interstate project work for periods up to five days
• Expert with hydrographic software applications (Hydstra) and data acquisition applications necessary for effective data management and field instrumentation operation
• High level attention to detail
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities on electronic equipment
• Professional oral, written, and report writing skills

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. 

Our benefits include: 

• Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
• Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
• Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support and coaching
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates

At ALS, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We aim to reflect the diverse communities in which we work and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ+.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
  
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Applications will be considered as they are received with final close on 19th March 2024.