KCB Australia is a team of professionals whose passion is to provide solutions to our clients while reducing potential risks to the wider community and environment. Our Brisbane Geoscience team is highly experience in hydrogeology and is best measured by its actual experience - projects and years of practice with over 350 years of collective experience, an average of 14 years, several PhDs, and ten professionally accredited practitioners within formal competency programs. We place very high regard on ongoing professional and technical development, committing to and support of industry terchnical bodies, and delivery of training and mentoring programs for all staff.
We have opportunities for Hydrogeologists across a range of experience levels (from graduate to Principal-level) to join our integrated and multi-disciplinary team. If you share our passion, please apply.
As a Hydrogeologist at KCB, you will have the opportunity to work on large-scale, world-class projects, predominantly from the resource sector. KCB’s continued growth will allow you to challenge and grow your hydrogeology skills while working with an experienced hydrogeology team. This technical role with our Geosciences team will provide you with the opportunity to work closely with other talented professionals committed to delivering high quality geoscience and engineering services.
As a Hydrogeologist with KCB, you will have the opportunity to:
- Undertake hydrogeological assessments including data collection, interpretation of field data, site investigation planning and co-ordination, assisting with aquifer conceptualisation, client and regulatory liaison and contribution to hydrogeological reports
- Be involved in field programs including drilling and aquifer testing programs, water sampling, field mapping, bore completion, contractor management and more
- Collaborate with and learn from a team of passionate, experienced geoscientists across a variety of projects
- Support other projects as required, particularly larger geosciences, engineering and environmental studies in a variety of locations with unique technical challenges
- Contribute to the long-term strategy of the Geoscience team
- Work in a wonderful smaller company culture
For more experienced candidates, opportunities exist for:
- Leading specialised groundwater studies, with focus on geological and hydrogeological interpretation and site conceptualisation, leading to specialised studies as projects dictate (including dewatering, aquifer injection, contaminant hydrogeology and development of groundwater management plans)
- Supervising or leading predictive analytical/numerical studies, large structure (WRD/TSF) assessment and mitigation studies
- Report writing and deliverable development
- Development, plan and supervision of field programs including drilling and testing programs, water sampling programs, field mapping, contractor management, and hydrogeological characterisation
- Project management and client management for projects and complete report writing and presentation needs as projects require. This may include leading client management, developing client relationships and identifying potential for service growth and expansion
- Mentoring of staff
- Contributing to marketing and business development activities
The ideal candidate(s) should have the following attributes:
- A Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology or Geosciences
- A post-graduate degree in Hydrogeology is preferred
- Working experience in hydrogeology encompassing field work, analysis, assessment and design, report writing and liaison with clients and regulators
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; other languages are an asset.
- Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:
- 2.5% additional superannuation
- Income Protection Insurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Novated car leasing opportunities
- Additional incentives may be available dependent on performance of the company, business unit and individual.
Are you up to the challenge?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply online with your resume and covering letter . |
