Hydrogeologist
OSCA 244533·ANZSCO 234413
990
18.9%
29.6%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Monitors, measures, analyses, models, describes and quantifies the Earth's underground and surface water systems, and their interactions with the water cycle, including human use and management of water resources.
What they typically do
- Collects, analyses and interprets groundwater or surface water data
- Studies the distribution, and physical and chemical properties of surface water and groundwater
- Identifies the location of groundwater reservoirs and other water bodies, and assists in their exploration
- Studies the quality of water, and develops methods to ensure water is safe for human consumption or other applications
- Assists in the planning and development of water supply to urban areas
- Uses models to predict the impact of human activities such as mining and construction on groundwater and surface water, and advises on the avoidance or mitigation of those impacts
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hydrogeologist.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.