Senior or Principal Hydrologist - Melbourne

Ready to take the next step in the water sector?

Here’s a chance to join a well-established consultancy at an exciting growth point — helping expand their hydrology capability in Victoria. You will shape direction, deliver quality projects, and build client relationships with strong support from national teams.

Why this role stands out
 

• New opportunity: lead and grow a hydrology service in Melbourne with backing from established teams
• Career influence: deliver projects, engage clients and contribute to BD with scope to progress
• Great environment: friendly, supportive culture, approachable management and modern offices
• Rewards & recognition: competitive salary and the stability of a respected consultancy

  About the Role

Based in Melbourne, you will deliver hydrology and water management projects while helping build the local team’s capability. Expect a mix of technical delivery, client engagement and opportunities to grow your influence. You will collaborate with ecology, contaminated land and landscape colleagues in Victoria, and a highly regarded hydrology team in Perth.

What you’ll bring
 

• Degree in Engineering, Science or related field
• 7 - 12+ years’ experience in hydrology or water management
• Consulting background with strong knowledge of the Victorian regulatory environment
• Technical skills in water modelling and assessment (e.g., catchment hydrology, flood studies, stormwater management)
• Experience in Urban Water Management/WSUD highly regarded
• Strong client, project and stakeholder management skills

  What’s on offer

 

• Senior to Principal level role with long-term career prospects
• Varied, challenging projects across mining, infrastructure, government and land development
• Work with a stable, growing consultancy with a national footprint
• Collaborative culture with excellent retention and approachable leadership
• Great Melbourne office location — close to transport, parking and good coffee

  How to Apply

To express your interest and be considered, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your resume to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au.

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