Job Description

Are you passionate about groundwater modelling and eager to take your experience to the next level?

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

Does the chance to work on a variety of projects across mining, energy and infrastructure excite you?

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 industry-leading team of groundwater technical specialists are recognised for their experience, knowledge and innovation. With global coverage, our team offer a unique blend of consulting, government and industry expertise delivering tailored solutions for a range of sectors. 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 Brisbane.

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

• Assist with the scope, schedule, budget and delivery of groundwater models that are fit for purpose and allow for practical decision making.
• Design and building fit for purpose groundwater models that are aligned with industry standards and EMM’s internal quality processes.
• Conduct numerical groundwater flow modelling to support groundwater impact assessments for a diverse range of clients, projects and markets, including mining, energy, and infrastructure.
• Utilise specialist software such as Algomesh, Groundwater Vistas and Python to build and run MODFLOW groundwater models.
• Undertake sophisticated history-matching and uncertainty analysis using PEST++IES.
• Collaborate 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.
• Perform occasional site visits to confirm conceptual models.
• Write concise and clear reports that document the groundwater modelling workflows.

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

• A relevant Tertiary GeoScience qualification, or equivalent.
• 3 years of professional experience in groundwater modelling gained within a consulting environment.
• Strong data management and conceptualisation skills.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Technical knowledge 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.).
• Understanding of 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.