Principal Hydrogeologist

Ready to join one of the world's leading specialists in acid rock drainage (ARD/AMD) and mine waste geochemistry?

With 40+ years of expertise, dedicated in-house laboratories, and involvement in 500+ mining projects globally, my Brisbane-based client is a friendly consultancy at the forefront of solving some of the mining industry's most complex challenges across mining, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.

As Principal Hydrogeologist, you'll:
💧 Lead high-profile groundwater investigations.
🌏 Deliver complex projects across mining, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.
🤝 Build trusted client relationships and drive business growth
📈 Mentor the next generation of hydrogeologists.
🧪 Collaborate with world-class scientists and technical specialists to deliver practical, science-based solutions

This is a full-time role reporting to the Director / Technical Lead in Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of hydrogeological investigations.
• Oversee groundwater modelling using industry-standard tools (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW, AQTESOLVE) for dewatering, water supply, and impact assessments.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, proposals, and regulatory submissions.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects, including scope, budget, timelines, and client communication.
• Undertake site visits, field supervision, and stakeholder engagement as required.
• Support business development through proposal writing, client relationship management, and identification of new opportunities.
• Mentor junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
• Promote the company brand through conferences, industry events, and professional networks.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE, quality, and professional conduct requirements.

About You!

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 + years’ experience in hydrogeology, ideally within consulting, mining, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record leading complex groundwater projects and managing key client relationships.
• Strong technical expertise in groundwater assessment, aquifer testing, hydrogeological interpretation, and groundwater modelling (MODFLOW, FEFLOW or similar).
• Experience designing and managing groundwater monitoring programs and field investigations.
• Sound knowledge of groundwater licensing, environmental approvals, and regulatory frameworks in Queensland (WA/NT experience advantageous).
• Understanding of groundwater–surface water interactions, mine dewatering, water supply assessments, and impact assessments.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially minded, with experience supporting business development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Committed to safety, quality, and professional excellence.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience with hydro-geochemistry and tools such as PHREEQC.
• Proficiency in GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS).
• Exposure to mine closure planning, water balance modelling, or integrated water management.
• Established industry network and a demonstrated ability to win and grow client relationships!

The Benefits!

• Work/life balance encouraged, flexible working arrangements available
• Bonuses on offer linked to company profitability & new business
• Join a highly experienced team with offices based in Brisbane, Sydney & Perth.
• Work on national and global projects!
• Social + industry networking events regularly

If you're a commercially minded hydrogeology leader looking for a role where your expertise will shape projects across Australia and around the globe, I'd love to hear from you!

📩 Questions to [email protected] or apply now. Candidates will be considered as they are received.

Closing: 11 September if not filled before this date.