Lead Hydrogeologist

Overview

Department for Environment and Water

Job reference: 698233
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role

The Lead Hydrogeologist is a recognised expert responsible for leading the provision of specialist hydrogeological assessments, advice and services to address the State's strategic priorities in relation to the sustainable management of water resources. The role provides professional specialist direction, oversight, project management and deliverables relating to hydrogeology, while ensuring appropriate collaboration and communication with other professional officers, government, other stakeholders and industry. The Principal Hydrogeologist will also mentor staff to build their technical capacity.

What can we offer you

- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Meaningful and rewarding career

Contract

Ongoing contract

Essential Qualifications

An appropriate qualification or post-graduate qualification in hydrogeology or groundwater science

Special Conditions

- May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties
- You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions
- A current class "C" driver's license and willingness to drive is desirable
- Some out of hours work may be required
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work

Remuneration

PO5 $124,449 min - $130,253 max p.a.

Enquiries

Peter Baker, Director, Water Science and Monitoring
Peter.Baker@sa.gov.au
0418 248 516

Application Instructions

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 26/09/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments

- PO5 -Lead Hydrogeologist - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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