Hydrogeologist

**Description**:
At WGA we like to think of ourselves as one of the leading boutique engineering and project management solutions firms across Australia and New Zealand. A company like no other - we are owned by employees, loved by our long-term clients, with deep roots in our communities.

Our success is based upon fantastic Client relationships, talented and supported people and expert project delivery, traits which certainly describe our National Water Resources team. Due to sustained growth, this highly regarded division is looking for an experienced Hydrogeologist to complement our supportive Water team in Victoria to assist in the planning and coordination of hydrogeological investigations and reports, aquifer testing, bore condition assessments and the development of conceptual hydrogeological models to name a few.

To be successful in this role it is expected that you will possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental/Geosciences, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Hydrogeology characterisation, groundwater system conceptualisation and hydrogeochemical interpretation/analysis experience.
- Proven exposure to Hydrogeological investigations, groundwater resource assessments, establishing monitoring bore networks and bore condition assessments.
- Experience in production bore design and construction supervision, in accordance with the Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia.
- Ideally ground modelling experience.
- Ability to prepare factual and interpretative hydrogeological reports.
- A detailed understanding of Victoria’s groundwater legislation and policies, standards and guidelines desirable.
- Excellent communication, responsive project management, and good technical report writing skills.

This role will suit a passionate and enthusiastic person who is interested in working with WGA’s highly respected team of Water professionals. It is a chance to learn from fantastic mentors in Aquifer Storage and Recovery to deliver award winning integrated water management outcomes.

With a team of over 500 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.

WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits.

**Role Type**:

- In-house - Permanent - Full-time - Mid-Senior Level

**Company Overview**:

- At WGA, we provide a rewarding place to develop your career, whether you’re starting, looking to elevate your career or an experienced professional. Supported by a team of 500+ across Australia and New Zealand, we provide a rich, diverse and empowered workplace, with the chance to gain invaluable experience from some of the best in the business. Underpinned by our values, we offer an outstanding working environment that fosters mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. Additionally, we offer an inspiring career path, a selection of fantastic employee benefits and market-leading remuneration.