Job Description

Are you an experienced Groundwater Modeller, looking for an opportunity to work with an experienced team of groundwater modellers and hydrogeologists?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work on diverse national and international projects across a broad range of markets and sectors?

Do you want to work with industry leaders that are truly invested in your development?

This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At EMM, we believe that a sustainable future is achievable and we proactively pursue opportunities to help our clients and the community make it a reality. Our dedicated team of environmental professionals are committed to driving positive change through innovation, collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking.

Our national Groundwater team consists of experienced, industry-leading groundwater specialists who help our clients investigate and solve a wide range of groundwater challenges. We cover the full spectrum of groundwater science; including hydrogeology investigations, approvals and licensing, water management, groundwater modelling, and hydrogeochemistry.

Our Groundwater modelling team conduct numerical groundwater flow modelling to support impact assessments and water management decisions for a diverse range of clients and markets/sectors, including mining, renewable projects, and infrastructure.

We offer flexibility that works for you and hybrid working options that mean this role could be based at any of the following locations: Adelaide or Perth.

Here’s what you can expect in your new role with EMM:

As a Groundwater Modeller, you’ll be responsible for conducting numerical groundwater flow modelling to support impact assessments and water management decisions for a diverse range of clients and markets/sectors, including mining, renewable projects, and infrastructure. Here’s what you’ll be focused on:

• Working with clients and regulators to scope and plan groundwater modelling projects
• Designing and building fit for purpose groundwater models that are aligned with industry standards and EMM’s internal quality processes.
• Conducting numerical groundwater flow modelling to support groundwater impact assessments for a diverse range of clients, projects and markets, including mining, energy, and infrastructure.
• Utilising specialist software such as Algomesh, Groundwater Vistas and Python to build and run MODFLOW groundwater models.
• Undertaking sophisticated history-matching and uncertainty analysis using PEST++IES
• Collaborating with a range of teams and experts across hydrogeology, surface water, ecology, and planning and approvals to provide comprehensive water management solutions to unique project challenges. 

Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact:

• A relevant Tertiary GeoScience qualification, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in groundwater modelling, ideally in a consulting environment, or in an environment that requires delivering models to scope, schedule and budget.
• Strong data management and conceptualisation skills.
• Technical understanding of hydrogeology, groundwater modelling and uncertainty workflows, with proficiency in relevant software packages (ideally MODFLOW or FEFLOW, the PEST and PEST++ suite, Leapfrog, Python, etc.).
• Familiarity with modelling assessments as per the Australian Groundwater Modelling Guidelines and GMDSI recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently within a team, contributing to diverse projects and tasks.

If you’re looking to be part of a team that values innovation and empowers you to make a real impact, EMM could be the place for you.

When you submit your application, look out for our email confirming safe receipt and important information regarding next steps.

Our goal is to build a team of EMMers that looks like the world around us — and we want EMMers to stay and grow. As part of our efforts to build an EMM for everyone, we embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

• Please note we can only consider applicants with a legal right to work in Australia
• Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted for this position