Hydrogeologist

This position is responsible for executing the day-to-day hydrogeological tasks at Heathgate's Beverley Mine under the guidance of the Wellfield Superintendent. The Hydrogeologist plays a key role in supporting site operations through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of groundwater data to inform production strategies and environmental compliance. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including geology, drilling, production, maintenance, and environmental departments—to ensure hydrogeological inputs are effectively integrated into mine planning and decision-making processes.

This includes maintaining and updating hydrogeological databases, supporting the development and refinement of predictive models, and contributing to the design and execution of hydrogeological investigations. A strong focus on communication and coordination ensures that hydrogeological insights are translated into practical actions.

Responsibilities include:

· Ensure compliance with site safety, environmental, and heritage protocols.

· Acquire, validate, and manage hydrogeological data to maintain integrity and support operational decisions.

· Apply appropriate methodologies and ensure regulatory compliance in:

·       Wellfield balance and excursion control

·       Performance optimisation of wellfield operations

·       Strategic placement of monitoring wells and screen intervals for aquifer surveillance

·       Disposal monitoring

·       Monitoring of natural attenuation processes

· Collaborate with the Geology Team on wellfield planning, well design and flow estimates.

· Monitor production well performance, including pressure trends, flow rates, and pump reliability.

· Maintain hydrogeological databases to support real-time performance tracking and reporting.

· Reconcile wellfield production data with operational outputs.

· Conduct hydrogeological assessments and prepare technical reports as required.

· Drive innovation and uphold technical standards in hydrogeological practices.

About You:

Essential Qualifications

·       Degree in Science, majoring in Hydrogeology.

·       Current Driver's Licence

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

·       Advanced skills utilising Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)

·       Working uknowledge of hydrogeological software appropriate to the position such as ModFlow, FeFlow, Aqtesolv etc;

·       Intermediate skills with GIS or related digital environments (ie. QGIS);

·       Experience in hydrogeological investigation design, conduct and reporting;

·       Knowledge of monitor and production well design and optimisation;

Why Work for Heathgate?

At Heathgate we are driving change. We are looking for exceptional people who will help us accelerate the drive to clean and sustainable energy. 

We offer:

·       Excellent total remuneration with performance incentives

·       Novated Vehicle Leases

·       Employee Benefits program (retail discounts and more)

·       Private Health Insurance Subsidy

·       Study Assistance and Professional Development programs

·       Paid airport car parking

·       Relocation assistance should the successful candidate reside outside South Australia

·       Maximised R&R time, site only 75 minutes flight time from Adelaide Airport GA terminal

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