Hydrogeologist

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Talent Pool Process to prepare for exciting upcoming opportunities in DCCEEW in 2025 and beyond.
• Office location - Parramatta /Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $102899 base to $129228 top super

As a result of internal development within our team the Groundwater Management & Science at the Water Group is currently seeking to establish a Hydrogeologist talent pool to ensure were ready to meet future needs and challenges throughout the remainder of 2025 and beyond.

This primary purpose of this role is to provide hydrogeological advice technical assessment analysis and review of groundwater issues to support the sustainable management of groundwater in NSW and to enable groundwater approvals.

In this role you will:

• Provide hydrogeological advice to the Department other government agencies and the community to support the implementation of technically sound groundwater management plans policies and procedures.
• Provide review analysis and assessment of groundwater impacts of activities and developments to ensure compliance with regulatory instruments and polices.
• Contribute to projects that are technically robust hydrogeological investigations (quantity quality and groundwater dependent ecosystems) to gain new knowledge for resource management outcomes
• Undertake investigations and prepare solutions that address groundwater stream interaction dependent ecosystems science planning and policy gaps inconsistencies and implementation obstacles.
• Contribute to the broader water assessment and management functions to promote integration of groundwater management issues across the business.
• Research and review guidelines manuals courses and other support materials to inform technology and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in single and multidisciplinary project teams to provide appropriate timely and effective advice pertaining to groundwater issues.

Key challenges

• Working in a complex and time constrained environment with changing technical and policy developments while meeting sustainable groundwater management outcomes that deliver social and economic benefits to the community of NSW.
• Representing the department to the community and stakeholders to provide technically sound reviews assessments and advice in an easily understood manner given the sensitive nature of the information and the range of interests and perspectives in the community.
• Contributing to the development of policies strategies and programs that balance complex and multiple issues with sensitivity to a range of stakeholder interests resource requirements and service delivery impacts.

Essential requirements

• Degree level tertiary qualifications in Hydrogeology Geology Earth Sciences or related disciplines.
• Sound working knowledge of Governments natural resource management policies.
• Current motor vehicle drivers license.

For more information read the full Role Description: Hydrogeologist

Who We Are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Fabienne dHautefeuille via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on(please mention reference number 543410.

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