Associate Director/Senior Associate Hydrogeologist – N291 – Brisbane

Are you at your best when solving complex issues to help deliver positive outcomes for our clients and communities?

Does helping others to grow and achieve their goals excite you?

Want to work with a dedicated team of technical experts who collaborate, think outside of the box and work together to create positive long-term impact?

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.

We were honoured to be recognised in the 2025 Beaton Client Choice Awards. Unlike many industry awards, the Client Choice Awards are judged solely on client feedback. That’s what makes this recognition so meaningful:

• Best Built & Natural Environment Consulting Firm (>$30M revenue)
• Most Trusted Firm: Built & Natural Environment Consulting
• Best Provider of ESG Services: Built & Natural Environment Consulting

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 including, mining, extraction, and closure and rehabilitation, major road, rail and transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Associate Director or Senior Associate to join our international team, based out of our Brisbane office, bringing additional support as we continue to grow our capabilities. You will have the opportunity to work on interstate projects of national significance as part of our national delivery model, with potential opportunity to work on international projects serviced from our offices in Canada.

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

• As a technical leader, you play a significant role in scoping and delivering water management projects across hydrogeology, water management and mining sector, providing expert knowledge on strategic planning and Water Stewardship.
• Your expertise will allow you to provide quality advice to your peers, assisting them in developing their own skills and technical knowledge.
• You’ll join a leading team and leverage opportunities to work with our existing clients, whilst your deep industry knowledge and strong local network will help you in identifying broader opportunities in Queensland.
• With a national delivery ethos, you’ll have the opportunity to work on large-scale projects across Australia. Your expertise will make a difference from coast to coast.
• You’ll collaborate across the Groundwater team and have the backing of other leading multi-disciplinary teams across EMM.
• The support you need to deliver exceptional quality with specialist teams across EMM and leaders who are truly present and excited to help you deliver
• Satisfaction from inspiring and supporting other EMMer’s on their development journey
• The autonomy, flexibility and support you need to balance all aspects of your life
• With offices across Australia; you’ll be able to flex and enjoy hybrid working at its best

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

• You’ll ideally bring 20+ years experience and a strong background solving complex mine water management issues.
• Deep understanding of the Queensland market, and ability to be able to identify opportunities within our key markets; Mining, transport infrastructure and renewable energy.
• Experience and continued desire to mentor technical teams, ensuring the on-going development of others.
• Strong abilities reviewing and guiding technical projects with a focus on delivering high quality outcomes, with a best for project focus.
• Respect – you listen and understand other’s views and work together to create opportunities for all
• Integrity – you do what is right for your stakeholders to deliver what is true as opposed to popular
• Humility – you understand the strength of humility and that no one is bigger than the team.

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