Lead Hydrogeologist

3 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND WATER Full time

**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 to**:
Peter Baker, Director, Water Science and Monitoring
0418 248 516

**Application Instructions**:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

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

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