Ready to join one of the world's leading specialists in acid rock drainage (ARD/AMD) and mine waste geochemistry?
With 40+ years of expertise, dedicated in-house laboratories, and involvement in 500+ mining projects globally, my Brisbane-based client is a friendly consultancy at the forefront of solving some of the mining industry's most complex challenges across mining, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.
As Principal Hydrogeologist, you'll:
? Lead high-profile groundwater investigations.
? Deliver complex projects across mining, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.
? Build trusted client relationships and drive business growth
? Mentor the next generation of hydrogeologists.
? Collaborate with world-class scientists and technical specialists to deliver practical, science-based solutions
This is a full-time role reporting to the Director / Technical Lead in Brisbane.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of hydrogeological investigations.
- Oversee groundwater modelling using industry-standard tools (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW, AQTESOLVE) for dewatering, water supply, and impact assessments.
- Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, proposals, and regulatory submissions.
- Manage multidisciplinary projects, including scope, budget, timelines, and client communication.
- Undertake site visits, field supervision, and stakeholder engagement as required.
- Support business development through proposal writing, client relationship management, and identification of new opportunities.
- Mentor junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
- Promote the company brand through conferences, industry events, and qualified networks.
- Ensure compliance with all HSE, quality, and professional conduct requirements.
About You! To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 10-15 + years’ experience in hydrogeology, ideally within consulting, mining, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record leading complex groundwater projects and managing key client relationships.
- Solid technical expertise in groundwater assessment, aquifer testing, hydrogeological interpretation, and groundwater modelling (MODFLOW, FEFLOW or similar).
- Experience designing and managing groundwater monitoring programs and field investigations.
- Sound knowledge of groundwater licensing, environmental approvals, and regulatory frameworks in Queensland (WA/NT experience advantageous).
- Understanding of groundwater–surface water interactions, mine dewatering, water supply assessments, and impact assessments.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Commercially minded, with experience supporting business development and strategic growth initiatives.
- Committed to safety, quality, and professional excellence.
Highly Regarded:
- Experience with hydro-geochemistry and tools such as PHREEQC.
- Proficiency in GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS).
- Exposure to mine closure planning, water balance modelling, or integrated water management.
- Established industry network and a demonstrated ability to win and grow client relationships!
The Benefits!
- Work/life balance encouraged, flexible working arrangements available
- Bonuses on offer linked to company profitability & new business
- Join a highly experienced team with offices based in Brisbane, Sydney & Perth.
- Work on national and global projects!
- Social + industry networking events regularly
If you're a commercially minded hydrogeology leader looking for a role where your expertise will shape projects across Australia and around the globe, I'd love to hear from you! ? Questions to
[email protected] or apply now. Candidates will be considered as they are received.
Closing: 11 September if not filled before this date.
📌 Principal Hydrogeologist (Brisbane)
🏢 Talent Atlas
📍 Brisbane