Principal Hydrogeologist - Resource Investigation - 0MUQ

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Organization

• Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA's water sources
• Support R&D projects & influence investment opportunities
• Permanent opportunity based in Leederville

Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different areas of expertise. It’s our diverse mix of people that makes Water Corporation such a hugely rewarding place to work. As the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services across Western Australia, we offer exciting career opportunities state-wide. Needless to say, we welcome ambitious new job seekers who share our commitment to providing excellent customer service for West Australians. Fresh faces wanted. 

We have a new permanent opportunity in our team for an experienced Principal Hydrogeologist to provide technical expertise enabling effective water source and treated wastewater management investment planning and operations across WA. This role will be based in our Leederville office reporting to the Manager - Resource Investigations. The role will require occasional visits to regional areas to support field investigations and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert hydrogeological advice to the business relating to water source, water quality and treated wastewater management planning, investigation and operations across the state
• Provide technical leadership in the research, development and implementation of techniques and processes to ensure and improve water source, water quality and treated wastewater management planning and operations across the business and the wider industry
• Manage project teams to address complex water source, water quality and treated wastewater management problems and to drive technical innovation as required
• Research, document and advocate for industry best practice approaches to water source, water quality and treated wastewater planning and operations
• Develop and update training requirements for specialist knowledge areas and lead the development of improved techniques in water source, water quality and treated wastewater management planning and operations
• Provide technical mentoring of people and support the development and maintenance of a framework for the competencies and skills required to meet business objectives

Key Skills and experience

• Degree level qualification in geology, hydrogeology or relevant equivalent discipline
• Extensive hydrogeological experience in some or all of the following areas:
  • Public water supply and wastewater management
  • Asset investment decision making
  • Managed aquifer recharge
  • Groundwater flow and solute modelling and the assessment of modelling uncertainty
  • Water resource allocation planning and licencing
  • Construction of investigation, production, recharge and monitoring wells
  • Subsurface data management
• Proven ability to prepare, review and present technical information to a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to successfully collaborate with, and influence, a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role. Applications close on Monday 23^rd September 2019.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace

Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future. We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued.

We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability.

For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

*we reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date