Provide strategic leadership to deliver hydrogeological assessment projects and programs regarding water resource management and major projects.

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment’s Water Resources Division is responsible for the administration of the Northern Territory Water Act 1992 (the Act) which provides for the investigation, allocation, use, control, protection and management of the Territory’s water resource. We are a motivated, experienced and diverse team of water scientists, planners, technicians, regulators and policy makers who inform the sustainable management of the Territory’s water.

As the Manager Groundwater Assessment, your primary objective will be to provide leadership to the Water Resources Division’s hydrogeological assessment projects and program to meet the Northern Territory Government’s priorities regarding water resources management and major projects.

Your core responsibilities include managing the department’s delivery of water assessment projects along with associated research investigations and technology options that improve understanding of ground water resource capabilities, providing technical hydrogeological advice for water extraction licences, Environmental Impact Statements and Public Environmental Reports, managing and mentoring a team of scientific professionals that undertake hydrogeological investigations, collaborate and provide technical advice to Drilling unit to support alignment with industry standards, best practices and regulatory requirements, and provide project management, planning and delivery of contracts within the division including financial, technical and regulatory requirements.

To be successful, you require a bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Science, or similar tertiary qualification with formal training in water resource management or hydrogeology and the ability to apply that training in a resources management field. Proven professional experience at a senior level in hydrogeological assessments and in the design and hydrogeological supervision of bore drilling projects for hydrogeological analysis for groundwater monitoring programs with strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring high standard delivery. Extensive knowledge of groundwater including data analysis, aquifer mapping, groundwater chemistry and geological interpretation are essential.

In return for your contributions, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, 3 day paid shutdown over Christmas, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

If you reside interstate, this could be the perfect time to consider relocating to the Territory and enjoy an enviable lifestyle in a relaxed tropical regional city. Palmerston is a thriving satellite city situated approximately 20 kilometres from Darwin and just one hour from the Litchfield National Park with its amazing waterfalls and rock pools and is a great base from which to explore the Territory.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Abbe Damrow on 08 •••• •220 or Abbe.Damrow@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 13037
Closing date: 30/07/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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