Early Career Hydrogeologists

Great balance of field work and desk-based studies
- Niche specialist company with a close-knit team
- Long term role with a rewarding career pathway in environmental management

**About AGE Consultants**

We’re Australia’s groundwater specialists, providing groundwater and environmental advisory for more than 20 years. We have a depth of knowledge and experience across major industries, agriculture, government, and communities throughout Australasia and beyond. We listen to our clients’ needs and challenges, share our knowledge and tailor our service delivery accordingly.

We’re hydrogeologists, hydrogeochemists, and numerical modellers. We specialise in end-to-end groundwater services, from field work and modelling to analysis and reports, to expert advisory and peer review. This gives us an acute understanding of the commercial, environmental, government and community challenges faced in our increasingly complex world.

As early adopters of cutting-edge modelling techniques, we’re dedicated to delivering informed, comprehensive outcomes for our clients, no matter the sector or challenge. We provide scientifically rigorous advice and high-quality outputs to support development and progress projects.

Through powerful insights and clear advice, we empower informed water decisions that help our clients, communities and environment thrive.

**The Role**

Working in the Australian mining and water sector, as a Hydrogeologist in our Perth office, you will collect, manage, and report on groundwater data. Your key objectives will include:

- drilling supervision and geological logging;
- monitoring bore and VWP installations;
- conducting field tests (slug tests, packer tests, and pumping tests);
- routine collection of water samples;
- bore design and technical specifications;
- data analysis and interpretation;
- provide input and planning of projects including field programs
- reporting ; and
- learning our bespoke numerical modelling techniques

This is a full-time role with a good work life balance and a long-term development pathway, advancing your career as a groundwater consultant. At AGE you will be encouraged to explore various career path options such as project management, conceptualisation, numerical modelling, and business development.

**You**

You will be seeking to join an integrative specialist groundwater team as you build your knowledge and develop a career in groundwater with us, embarking on a challenging mix of field work and desktop studies. A successful applicant will have the following:

- a degree in earth science, geoscience, environmental science or geology. Post graduate studies in hydrogeology would be an advantage;
- an appreciation of the importance of accurate data collection;
- a balance of field and desktop capabilities, with an interest in modelling being an advantage;
- strong verbal and written communication and sound report writing skills; and
- a valid manual drivers’ licence, preferably with 4WD experience and certification.

Preferably you would also have experience in:

- drilling supervision, bore installations, and groundwater sampling; and
- VWP installations, pumping tests, and packer testing (on-going training will be provided).

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and practical self-starter to commit to cyclical field work routines throughout Western Australia as well as various locations around Australia on occasion.

You will be unafraid to roll your sleeves up, be physically fit, resilient, relate well to people from all walks of life, and enjoy a balance of desktop studies and being out in the field.

Graduates with an enthusiastic, committed approach, and relevant theoretical knowledge will also be considered.

**Benefits of joining us**

As part of the AGE team, you will be working on various projects that include groundwater impact assessments, water supply and security assessments, dewatering designs and optimisations, and groundwater management plans and strategies across various sectors.

**We offer**:

- training tailored to an individual’s aspirations;
- a very healthy pipeline of diverse groundwater work;
- a competitive remuneration package;
- a flexible work environment; and
- the opportunity to collaborate with our diverse team of specialised groundwater consultants, many who have worked in the industry for more than 20 years.

We are open to early career hydrogeologists with qualifications and / or experience in other states in Australia, who are keen to relocate to Western Australia.

If you are keen to embark on a career in groundwater please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in this role via the relevant links. For more information please reach out to our Talent Consultant, Susan Leon on 0402 242 718

We thank recruitment agencies for their interest however, AGE Consultants and Susan Leon do not wish to be contacted regarding this campaign.