Senior Hydrologist - VIC
Senior Hydrologist - VIC
Reference:
22
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Melbourne
Industry:
Engineering
Salary:
Around $110k to $160k + Super + Benefits
Date Published:
22-08-2025
Details:
Ready to take the next step in the water sector?
Here’s a chance to join a well-established consultancy at an exciting growth point — helping expand their hydrology capability in Victoria. You will shape direction, deliver quality projects, and build client relationships with strong support from national teams.
Why this role stands out
- New opportunity: lead and grow a hydrology service in Melbourne with backing from established teams
- Career influence: deliver projects, engage clients and contribute to BD with scope to progress
- Great environment: friendly, supportive culture, approachable management and modern offices
- Rewards & recognition: competitive salary and the stability of a respected consultancy
About the Role
Based in Melbourne, you will deliver hydrology and water management projects while helping build the local team’s capability. Expect a mix of technical delivery, client engagement and opportunities to grow your influence. You will collaborate with ecology, contaminated land and landscape colleagues in Victoria, and a highly regarded hydrology team in Perth.
What you’ll bring
- Degree in Engineering, Science or related field
- 7 - 12+ years’ experience in hydrology or water management
- Consulting background with strong knowledge of the Victorian regulatory environment
- Technical skills in water modelling and assessment (e.g., catchment hydrology, flood studies, stormwater management)
- Experience in Urban Water Management/WSUD highly regarded
- Strong client, project and stakeholder management skills
What’s on offer
- Senior to Principal level role with long-term career prospects
- Varied, challenging projects across mining, infrastructure, government and land development
- Work with a stable, growing consultancy with a national footprint
- Collaborative culture with excellent retention and approachable leadership
- Great Melbourne office location — close to transport, parking and good coffee
How to Apply
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