Overview
Principal Hydrogeologist – QLD. Our Brisbane groundwater team is looking to build our capacity to deliver high quality work through the addition of an accomplished and professional Principal Consultant. In this role, our ideal candidate will be a core member of the team, leading technical delivery, demonstrating robust project management capability, scientific communication skills, and client management.
You will benefit from SLR’s broad client base and technical delivery teams supporting the development of your personal brand. Through studies across a range of industries including mining, renewables, infrastructure development and contaminated land management, our team members develop strong skillsets, have an impact with our clients, and receive recognition for achieving great results.
Responsibilities
- High level client management abilities, well versed in enhancing relationships with our key clients to maintain and grow SLRs brand in the region.
- Strong project management experience particularly in managing large technical projects and within the resource sector, balancing stakeholder requirements between client, regulator and other involved parties.
- Thorough understanding and application of QLD groundwater related legislation and guidelines as applied to resource, development and infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of other relevant National and Queensland groundwater legislation and policies, standards and guidelines.
- Robust technical understanding, with extensive experience applying best-practice groundwater science to solve groundwater management problems.
- Extensive experience preparing large (+$100k) bids for technical work, including satisfying formal government Request for quotation procurement formats.
- Overseeing and mentoring junior staff through technical assessment and preparation of quality reports for internal and external clients on time and within set budgets.
- Contributing to winning work by identifying and converting opportunities and drawing on your client relationships.
- Providing advice and assistance to internal and external clients, team members and Project Managers on projects regarding best principles and practices.
To be successful in this role
- Our ideal candidate will have 12+ year's industry experience, including experience within a consultancy group, and have: Appropriate Engineering or Science tertiary qualification and relevant groundwater industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Excellent communication skills and technical report writing.
- Demonstrated experience working with and successfully mentoring junior staff and managing upwards.
- A strong track record in building, nurturing and maintaining ongoing client relationships.
- Australia Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.
- Excellent driving history and hold a current driver's license.
Our Perks
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list of benefits in the company materials.
Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. If you would like more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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📌 Principal Hydrogeologist
🏢 Slr Consulting
📍 Brisbane City