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Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Join us to deliver water for prosperity.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full Time

  • Location:

    Brisbane

  • Job type:

    Construction

  • Applications close:

    E. Australia Standard Time

Geologist

Work.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for geoscience and geological services excellence? Join Sunwater as a Geologist where you’ll play a vital role in in the planning, safe execution of, evaluating and reporting on geological investigations for water infrastructure projects.  You will help with the analysis of geological and geophysical data, preparing geological sections and reports for dam safety reviews.

As a Geologist at Sunwater, you will:

  • Provide effective, detailed, state-of-the-art, geotechnical services for water related infrastructure which are high quality, economically viable and safe to undertake
  • Applying relevant ANCOLD guidelines and addressing technical considerations when undertaking geotechnical investigations for new and existing large dams
  • Managing consultants, and liaising with stakeholders to achieve required design outcomes
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of geotechnical engineering technology advancements, data acquisition techniques and methods of data management, to assist in the development of new systems, methods and geotechnical investigation procedures.

 

We are seeking a talented individual with 2 – 5 years’ experience in geotechnical and geological investigations You will hold tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Geology) or other equivalent qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution. You will also bring:

  • Excellent Communication skills:  Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including consulting, collaborating, negotiating and delivering complex written technical reports
  • Safety orientated: Completing or contributing to high quality safety related documentation (SLAMs, SWMSs, Risk Assessments, etc.) and reporting hazards and near misses
  • Analytical skills: Well-developed, practical, understanding of geological data gathering techniques such as geological mapping, borehole logging, petrography, and geophysical surveys 

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

  1. Base salary starting from $107,744
  2. 12.75% superannuation
  3. Access to banked time and TOIL
  4. 17.5% leave loading
  5. A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

 

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

 

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

  • My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
  • My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
  • My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
  • My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

 

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

 

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