Graduate Hydrogeologist

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 

If you want to start a career with impact, whether solving everyday problems through to tackling some of the great challenges our clients and communities face, you’ll find that here.  That’s why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact and ensure you’re provided the necessary training and experiences to make those aspirations a reality.

We know community impact is important to our staff.  Our GHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations to provide opportunities to work on pro-bono projects, volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes.  As a business we also funnel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that works to address disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in our countries of operation.

What does being a Graduate mean for you?

Outside of the technical development you’ll gain working within your team, you’ll also join GHD’s two-year Graduate Development Program. The Graduate Program will connect you to peers across Australia, New Zealand, the broader Asia Pacific region and the Middle East.   

We offer optional rotations in the second year of your program to help explore your career pathway, a structured approach to promotions and salary reviews over your first two years and a culture that is friendly, inclusive and not built on hierarchy.

Want to know more about life as a Consultant in GHD?

GHD, in partnership with The Forage, a global provider of job simulations, have developed a self-paced Virtual Internship where you’ll start to explore what a career in our Engineering teams looks like.  You’ll hear from one of the Leaders in our Rail team who’ll outline some of the topics we cover, as well as talking you through a bit more of what we do in GHD. 

The Virtual Internship should only take you 3-4 hours to complete   We’re not asking you to undertake complex calculations, but rather understand some of the challenge we work with on a day-to-day basis.

To learn more, access our Virtual Engineering Internship here.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Graduate Hydrogeologist / Geologist / Water Engineer / Environmental Scientist to join our Perth hydrogeology team within the larger WA Water group.

In Western Australia, our 90-year partnership with the water sector has cultivated strong client relationships and a deep understanding of their challenges, equipping us to assist them in preparing for what lies ahead. We have an industry leading team of water experts that are well known for providing high level water resource and water science solutions. Join us to become part of a community of innovative thinkers, uniting top talent in the field to shape a positive water future for our communities and next generations.

Whether you are a recent graduate or someone completing their final year of studies, we are seeking a degree qualified graduate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working independently in the field including working in remote areas and operating 4WD vehicles 
• Actively demonstrating exceptional HSE awareness and risk mitigation
• Overseeing drilling contractors and guiding the construction of well installations
• Preparing high level geological logs to industry standards
• Conducting groundwater assessments for physical and chemical parameters
• Contributing to groundwater conceptualisations demonstrating sound understanding of aquifer systems 
• Data entry, management, manipulation and interpretation
• Maintaining Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and implementing Quality Control (QC) sampling
• Conducting desktop research and contributing to site assessment reporting
• Writing technical reports 
• Producing meaningful data graphics to support written reports

We’re looking for someone who has:

• High level oral and written communication skills
• Effective time management skills and demonstration of managing multiple priorities.
• A strong desire to learn and solve problems in a team context.
• A science or engineering degree with a geology or hydrogeology focus 
• An interest in water infrastructure and water resource engineering. 
• Embrace our shared commitment to safety in all aspects of our work.
• The ability to multi-task and self-prioritize workload.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Be willing to travel and work away as required.
• Can assist in interpreting client requirements.

What does the rest of GHD’s process look like?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition team members who manage each of our regions.  From there, the rest of our recruitment process includes:

• A Video Interview, where you’ll get the chance to introduce yourself and make another positive impression on both our TA team and hiring managers.
• Formal interviews, either in person or via MS Teams.  Prior to our interview we’ll also ask you to go through some online testing through one of our providers, Saville.
• An offer, where we’ll go through your salary package and the start date for our program, as well as flagging our background checking process.

In our application process, we want to be as inclusive as possible to ensure everyone has an equitable chance of proceeding through.  If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse, or who has a disability and may require changes to any of the processes outlined above, please respond to the question at the start of our process and we’ll be in touch where appropriate.

How do you apply? 

1. Select the "Apply" button

2. Please allow up to 10 minutes to complete the questions.

3. Upload a copy of your updated cover letter, CV and academic transcript/s.

If you’re successful through our recruitment process, your full-time position will start in February 2025. There may also be ongoing opportunities for casual work throughout your final year of studies.

Interested? Apply now.