Principal Hydrologist

We are seeking an experienced water professional to provide specialist expertise in surface and underground water management and modelling. This role supports both operational delivery and environmental planning, helping ensure strong water governance and compliance across our operations.

This role will work closely with site-based operational and environmental teams, provide technical leadership, and help embed best practice water monitoring and management aligned to the OceanaGold Corporation (OGC)Water Standard.

Key responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and continuously improve site-wide and operational water balance models
• Provide technical advice to support operational and strategic decision-making and planning
• Partner with operational and environmental teams to support compliance with the OGC Water Standard
• Contribute to water-related reporting, analysis, and assurance activities
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to build capability across sites
• Drive consistent best practice in water monitoring, management, and modelling

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in water modelling, monitoring, and management across complex operational environments.
• Demonstrated senior‑level leadership within a technical or specialist discipline.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability, with experience working across multidisciplinary internal and external groups.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, or work effectively within multifaceted technical teams.
• Well‑developed relationship‑building skills, with a track record of knowledge sharing, mentoring, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Advanced capability in water modelling software, with proficiency in GoldSim required.

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Discounts on retail and services
• Premium post ride facilities
• Wellness room
• Office surrounded by restaurants, shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED