Principal Hydrogeologist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. SLR Consulting scores B on the Alion truth index.
Principal Hydrogeologist
Our Asia-Pacific 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. It is preferable to be Queensland based but we are open to other areas on the Eastern side of Australia.
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.
SLR’s One Team Culture and Commitment
At SLR Consulting, we celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself and Be Successful.
SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions.
Our 50 plus person Hydrogeology and Hydrology (H&H) Technical Discipline is one of the largest in SLR Australia and includes over 35 Hydrogeologists. This role is a great career opportunity for an experienced consultant to grow their personal brand with the support of a committed team of professionals.
We have a strong pipeline of work and a focus on technical excellence and strong client relationships. We are an active sponsor of the International Association of Hydrogeologists and focused on investing in industry best practice for the benefit of both clients and staff. We work in a collaborative environment across our H&H teams in Brisbane, Townsville, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and closely with other SLR environmental specialists. The team delivers projects across SLR's market sectors including Mining & Minerals, Built Environment, Infrastructure, Industry and Power, with a focus on resource projects.
About the role and what you need to succeed
Key skills and specialist technical areas:
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 Manager's on projects regarding best principles and practices.
To be successful in this role
Our ideal candidate will have 12+ years of industry experience, includingexperience 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 current rights to work in Australia.
Excellent driving history and hold a current driver's license.
Our Benefits
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.
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Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that 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.
So, if this sounds like the ideal environment for you, come and join us! For more information or to have 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.