Principal Hydrologist

We are seeking an experienced water professional to provide specialist expertise in surface and underground water management and modelling. This role supports both operational delivery and environmental planning helping ensure strong water governance and compliance across our operations.

This role will work closely with site-based operational and environmental teams provide technical leadership and help embed best practice water monitoring and management aligned to the OceanaGold Corporation (OGC)Water Standard.

Key responsibilities

• Review maintain and continuously improve site-wide and operational water balance models
• Provide technical advice to support operational and strategic decision-making and planning
• Partner with operational and environmental teams to support compliance with the OGC Water Standard
• Contribute to water-related reporting analysis and assurance activities
• Provide technical guidance mentoring and leadership to build capability across sites
• Drive consistent best practice in water monitoring management and modelling

Qualifications :

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering Geology Hydrogeology or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in water modelling monitoring and management across complex operational environments.
• Demonstrated seniorlevel leadership within a technical or specialist discipline.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability with experience working across multidisciplinary internal and external groups.
• Proven ability to lead coordinate or work effectively within multifaceted technical teams.
• Welldeveloped relationshipbuilding skills with a track record of knowledge sharing mentoring and collaborative problemsolving.
• Advanced capability in water modelling software with proficiency in GoldSim required.

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term bonuses
• Discounts on retail and services
• Premium post ride facilities
• Wellness room
• Office surrounded by restaurants shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time