Job Description
Known for our collaborative culture, our client bridges the gap between technical civil engineering and award-winning landscape architecture. This is a rare opportunity to work with a fast-growing consultancy who is making waves locally in the Melbourne market
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The Role
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As the Surface Water Lead, you'll be inheriting a local team and working with the broader leadership team to help it scale to it's full potential.
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Day to day you'll be leading a variety of hydrology projects, managing technical resources and working closely with clients.
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The project breadth is broad, you'll find yourself working on broad acre greenfield subdivisions, complex metro infrastructure projects and even supporting renewable developers with BESS and solar farm designs.
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About You
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You are a career-driven engineer or environmental scientist who thrives on solving the "puzzle" of urban water.
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Experience: 10+ years in surface water engineering or environmental hydrology, ideally within a private consultancy.
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Local Expertise: A deep understanding of the Victorian Planning Provisions,



Melbourne Water standards
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Leadership: Proven experience in managing a team and a desire to be a "visible leader" within a growing office.
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Communication: Ability to present complex technical water strategies to developers and government stakeholders with clarity and influence.
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Why Join Us?
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Multidisciplinary Synergy: The business isn't a "siloed" firm. You'll work in a vibrant environment where engineers, ecologists, and designers collaborate daily.
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Quality over Quantity: A focus and pride on boutique-level attention to detail with the resources and project scale of a national firm.
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Flexibility & Culture: A genuine hybrid work model and a social, inclusive culture that celebrates skilled milestones and personal balance.
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Influence: As the Lead in Melbourne, you will have a direct seat at the table in shaping the growth and strategy of our Victorian water practice.
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📌 Hydrologist - Team Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Talent House Recruitment
📍 Victoria