Group
Occupation
244534 Hydrologist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
244534 Hydrologist
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.
Specialisations
- Hydrogeologist
- Groundwater Modeller
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- 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