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Job Title Surface Water Consultant - Perth Vacancy No VN2993 Employment Type Permanent Contract Type Full-Time Advert Job Description Surface Water Consultant - Perth
About us and the role
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR) is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. We provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
We currently have a great career opportunity in our thriving Perth office, for an ambitious early career professional or graduate. This position sits within our Hydrology & Hydrogeology team where you will be working with a supportive team of water professionals who are leaders in their field. This opportunity will provide you with the ability to learn and become a specialist in a wide variety of project work including such projects as:
 

• Surface water modelling
• Wastewater management including Site and Soil Evaluations and Nutrient Irrigation Management Plans
• Water balance modelling
• Better Urban Water Management documents
• Managed aquifer recharge

Key Responsibilities Job tasks and responsibilities
As part of a growing team in SLR, you will be responsible for carrying out water related technical work to service a broad range of industries and clients. The work will involve assisting in the preparation of tenders and proposals, undertake data analysis and modelling, provide advice to clients and colleagues. The role will be predominately office based although opportunities exist for fieldwork for interested candidates. You will be supported by senior consultants to develop detailed knowledge and understanding of water management to solve complex problems.
You will connect with other water professionals within SLR around Australia in various sectors in a collaborative approach and will enjoy working with others in the business and sharing success.
Skills and experience
At a minimum, successful candidates must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering or other, related field
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, and fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to write technical reports for review by senior staff
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as work well within a team environment

Experience in the following areas will be advantageous to your application:

• Surface water modelling
• Ability to analyse and interpret situations and problems, and develop appropriate solutions
• Experienced using the Microsoft suite
• Exposure or strong interest in Surface Water projects, water related soil and land assessments, land development, wastewater management
• Skills in coding languages such as Python or Visual Basic will be highly regarded
• Exposure to or experience in GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS and/or MapInfo)
• Fieldwork experience including water and soil sampling
• Exposure to/understanding of the consulting industry will also be highly regarded but is not essential

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 staff, the business and our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

• Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best
• Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development
• Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 2 professional memberships subsidised by SLR
• Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing
• Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates
• Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and a corporate uniform shop where you receive $80 annually to spend.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 12 weeks primary carer and 4 weeks secondary carer leave
• Brand new, modern office space in the heart of Subiaco

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion.
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. Country Australia Office Perth #J-18808-Ljbffr