What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Geophysicist - Sydney, NSW position at Tetra Tech Careers?
Collaborate with technical specialists on exciting and impactful geoscience projects across Australia and internationally
Fantastic opportunities for career growth and professional development
Join a dynamic geophysics team at Tetra Tech Coffey and work on diverse and challenging projects across Australia and internationally, often for high-profile clients.
This role will enhance your technical geophysical and geo-engineering skills through cross-disciplinary projects in the transport infrastructure, groundwater, environmental, mining, and renewable energy sectors.
About the role
Reporting to the Geophysics Practice Leader in Sydney, you’ll be tasked with delivering geophysical site investigations utilising land, marine and airborne techniques from field data collection right through to interpretation and reporting for key geotechnical and environmental projects.
We’re also committed to developing your consulting project management skills supported by inhouse training.
Expect regular travel across Australia, with potential international assignments.
About you
For success in this role, you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in geosciences or geo-engineering.
A minimum of 1 year geophysics experience, ideally in geotechnical consulting.
Familiarity with software like Surfer®, Leapfrog Geo, or similar is desirable.
Australian work rights and a full driver’s license are required.
This is a great opportunity to advance your geophysics career in a highly technical organisation with the backing of a supportive global parent company, Tetra Tech.
You’ll enjoy these benefits:
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year!
Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
Salary sacrifice: Pre-tax options to top up your super.
Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
- Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.
About us
Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, engineering and project management consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.
With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.
