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Junior Geophysicist – Sydney, New South Wales
· Take the next step in your career with a dynamic and supportive geophysics team
· Collaborate on exciting and impactful geoscience projects across Australia and internationally
· Sydney-based role with opportunities for growth and professional development
Join a dynamic geophysics team at TetraTech Coffey, working on diverse and challenging projects across Australia and internationally. This role will enhance your technical skills through cross-disciplinary work in geotechnical engineering, groundwater, environmental geophysics, and renewable energy sectors.
About the role
Reporting to the Geophysics Practice Leader in Sydney, you’ll focus on fieldwork, data processing, analysis, and interpretation for geotechnical and environmental projects. Expect regular travel across Australia, with potential international assignments.
- You will have a minimum of 1 year geophysics experience, ideally in geotechnical consulting.
- Degree qualified in geosciences or geo-engineering.
- 50% of your time will be in the field and out of Sydney.
- 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 gain experience in your geophysics career in a supportive environment.
The Perks You’ll Love:
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, tailored hours, 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.
- Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
- 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.
- Community and Inclusion: Join our Employee Resource Groups and connect with colleagues who share your background and interests.
- Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
- Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.
About us
Every day, our people come together to find solutions for our clients’ complex challenges. Our experts are at the forefront of their specialisation in engineering, geotechnical, environmental, and project management services.
Tetra Tech Coffey combines science and engineering expertise with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our geotechnical, engineering, and environmental experts deliver the highest of technical standards.
Whether in Australia, New Zealand, or collaborating on projects worldwide, you’ll be part of a global team of professionals committed to affecting positive change.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We care about what makes us different - and it’s our people. We understand that uniqueness delivers new thinking. Our clients do too.
We’re committed to providing a working environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions and ensuring a workforce which reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we work.
Tetra Tech Coffey Pty Ltd is a member of the Diversity Council Australia.
Tetra Tech Coffey (NZ) Limited is a member of the Diversity Works NZ.
