Site Hydrogeologist/Geologist
Company Description
Valenza Engineering Group provides specialist Water Engineering services, offering expert guidance across diverse sectors such as government, earth resources, construction, water supply and contamination. With strategic offices in the Asia Pacific and Europe, our team delivers multi-disciplinary projects worldwide, covering every stage from conceptualisation to field data acquisition, numerical modelling and strategic advice. Our services also cover expert witness support, for litigation and conflict resolution.
At Valenza Engineering, we are committed to delivering sustainable, practical and cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients’ requirements, on a global scale.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic professional Hydrogeologist/Geologist to join our team on a full-time /contract basis. As part of this role, you will support the delivery of Mining projects, primarily supervise hydrogeological drilling, conduct site surveys and support site conceptualisation tasks using Leapfrog. The role involves rotating across multiple operational and project sites and working from the Melbourne office. Pivotal to the role is the ability to apply agility with clear and effective communication and collaboration skills that foster successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in planning and coordination of field programs and activities; supervise programs and activities.
Drilling and bore construction supervision; logging lithology and groundwater.
Underground and Open-pit inflows and face mapping.
Complete hydraulic testing and groundwater monitoring data collection.
Build and maintain projects on the Leapfrog platform.
Effectively communicate with corporate hydrogeologists and project managers
Recognise and communicate potential problems; provide potential solutions.
Maintain a professional on-site representation of the hydrogeology team.
Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders.
Provide coordination to support other hydrogeology and water infrastructure-related tasks
Support project management and client management duties and contribute to report writing and presentation needs as projects require.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop business.
About you
Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology or Geoscience
Experience with Leapfrog and Deswik software platform
Experience in a similar Hydrogeological role or other hydrogeological-related experience will be considered if relevant competency is demonstrated
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Team approach and outcome focussed to deliver quality work.
Able to travel within Australia to various sites and work remotely.
Full legal working rights in Australia.
Our Culture
At Valenza Engineering, our culture sets us apart. We pride ourselves on being forward-thinking and people-centric, understanding the power of unity towards a shared vision. As a thriving employee-owned business, we deeply value and acknowledge the contributions of our team members, offering tangible opportunities for professional growth.
We pride ourselves on being a specialist, human-scale business that consistently delivers results that exceed our size.
Here's a glimpse of what we offer:
Structured internal training programs, fostering continuous learning and development.
Engaging in knowledge-sharing forums and mentorship opportunities to empower our employees.
A combination of office work (Melbourne CBD) and site work (Victoria and Interstate), with the flexibility of a work-from-home environment, ensuring a balanced lifestyle.
Extended leave benefits, including study leave, volunteer days, and floating public holidays, supporting personal and professional well-being.
If you resonate with our values and are ready to embark on an enriching career journey, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us. Click the link below to apply. For more insights into Valenza Engineering, visit our website at www.valenza-engineering.com.