Junior Hydrogeologist

Job Title: Junior Hydrogeologist / Field Technician

Vacancy No: VN4290

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Junior Hydrogeologist / Field Technician - Townsville
About the business and the role
At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With close to 850+ staff in APAC alone, we provide 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 celebrate a 'One Team Culture', where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.

Sitting in the technical discipline Hydrology & Hydrogeology, you will be a welcomed field resource member of the team and have the opportunity to work with some great people. We are open to both full-time permanent and part-time/casual arrangements for the right fit due to the nature of the field work involved. We would also be interested in undergraduates about to finish with a keen interest in the groundwater area looking to develop their career. The role would suit someone who enjoys the outdoors. The role provides the opportunity to be remunerated for longer field days through time in lieu and or remuneration through overtime pay.

Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:

1. Undertake routine integrated monitoring programs which include groundwater, surface water, soils and air quality sampling while following SLR procedures and industry best practice.
2. Perform field studies that may include hydrogeological site investigations, drilling programs, monitoring bore installations and hydraulic testing.
3. SLR will provide training for UAV (drone) surveys.
4. Prepare quality factual reports based on field and laboratory data collected for or provided by clients.
5. Prepare Health and Safety documentation for the field work.
6. Liaise with site personnel, suppliers and laboratory personnel to support the smooth delivery of the field work.

Skills and Experience
You will also possess the following skills:

1. Either have completed a short course in hydrogeology or University qualifications (Bachelor Degree or higher) in Science or Engineering, specializing in Hydrogeology or a related field (remuneration packages will vary based on qualifications).
2. Some practical experience in the field of hydrogeology with demonstrated skills in the areas of groundwater monitoring and sampling data analysis, groundwater bore drilling and construction, data analysis and report writing would be advantageous.
3. Working knowledge of QLD groundwater legislation and policies, standards and guidelines, is highly desirable.
4. Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in groundwater data analysis and interpretation would be advantageous.
5. Excellent communication and reporting skills.
6. Willingness to travel domestically and remotely to undertake monitoring projects – often up to a week at a time.
7. Manual driver's licence and previous 4WD experience and training is highly desirable.
8. Ideally you will have mine site inductions (standard 11) or other.
9. Australian citizenship/working rights are essential.

Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for 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.

Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
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.