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What this job is
A hydrologist studies the movement, distribution, and properties of water in the Earth's crust and atmosphere, conducting field investigations and laboratory analyses to assess water resources, flood risk, and contamination. They collect water samples, operate monitoring equipment, and produce technical reports to inform water management decisions for government agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies, and mining or agricultural enterprises.
Pay
A$2,914 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboardscore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- Electronic Document Management
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management and Prioritisation
- Verbal Communication