Senior Groundwater Modeller
Senior Groundwater Modeller
Reference:
215
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Perth
Industry:
Mining, Resources & Energy
Salary:
Around $100k - $150k + Super negotiable
Date Published:
20-10-2025
Details:
You’ll join a supportive, dynamic environment where technical excellence is valued and staff are trusted to take ownership. Expect diverse projects, genuine flexibility and clear professional growth pathways in a friendly, close-knit team.
About the Role
- Develop, calibrate and apply numerical groundwater models to support mining, water supply, dewatering, MAR and environmental projects.
- Build conceptual models, analyse datasets and translate findings into clear advice for clients and regulators.
- Undertake scenario testing, sensitivity/uncertainty analyses and prepare high-quality figures and summaries.
- Work closely with senior hydrogeologists and project managers to integrate modelling with field data and project objectives.
- Primarily Perth office-based with flexibility; occasional field validation/travel available if desired.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience or similar (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded).
- Around 5–10 years’ experience in groundwater modelling within consulting.
- Strong capability with tools such as MODFLOW (and derivatives), FEFLOW, PEST/PEST++, and common pre/post-processors.
- Proven experience developing conceptual and numerical models, calibrating systems and interpreting field data.
- Familiarity with Python scripting and GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS) advantageous.
- Clear report writing and communication skills; able to present results and defend assumptions.
- Positive, collaborative approach and a desire to produce practical, decision-ready outputs.
What’s on Offer
- Challenging, diverse modelling assignments across mining, water supply, geothermal and environmental sectors.
- Supportive culture, approachable leaders and realistic workloads.
- Professional development via conferences, training and modelling workshops.
- End-to-end exposure from conceptualisation to client presentations.
- Visible impact in a mid-sized consultancy where your work is recognised.
- Attractive salary package and flexible work arrangements.
How to apply
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