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From Darwin to Alice and everywhere in between, Power and Water services cities, regional towns and remote communities. Our people work in a range of fields, from electricians to accountants to engineers to customer service staff.
You could be one of the people we’re looking for. We are looking for nine graduates, with a degree in any Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental), or Water Quality Science or Environmental Science.
Our graduate program is a two year program, consisting of four rotations throughout the Corporation.
The program provides graduates with a broad range of experiences in a variety of areas, roles, locations and projects.
Power and Water provides water supply, sewerage and electricity services to Darwin, and other towns and communities throughout the Northern Territory.
Power and Water is seeking graduates in the following disciplines:
A structured development program is undertaken
by graduates and formal development activities
are conducted at the commencement of the
program and between each business unit
rotation. Activities included in the development
program are outlined below.
Superannuation contribution by the employer of 9% of annual salary. Employees can make additional contributions to superannuation and salary sacrificing arrangements are available
Relocation assistance will be provided if the
successful candidate is required to move from
their home base to Darwin. This includes
assistance with removal expenses and provision
of a relocation allowance.
The full conditions of employment and employee provisions are contained within the Union Collective Agreement, located on the Power and Water website.
More detailed information on our graduate program
If you are on semester break from university, Power and Water offer opportunities to undertake project work in our Vacation Employment Program. The program allows undergraduates to:
If you are interested in the Vacation program contact us on 1800 245 092 or email jobs@powerwater.com.au
Every year Power and Water recruit apprentices in Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
We offer electrical, mechanical and lineworker apprenticeships that are open to school leavers and adults.
Power and Water and Group Training Northern Territory recruit apprentices in September and October and new apprentices can expect to start work the following January.
If you would like to know more about our apprenticeships, contact Group Training Northern Territory or call 08 8941 2112 for more information.
People who train to become an electrician will perform a range of tasks including:
Electrician apprentices need to have good hand-eye coordination, be practical and able to do precise and detailed work. They will also have to work as part of a team, be physically fit, enjoy mathematics and have good communications skills.
People who train to become a mechanic will perform a range of tasks including:
Mechanical apprentices need to enjoy practical and manual work, be good at maths and be physically fit.
People who train to become lineworkers will perform a range of tasks including:
Lineworker apprentices need to enjoy working outdoors and using their hands and be able to work at heights. They also have to be physically fit, good at maths, able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills.
Plumbing Apprenticeships
People who train to become a plumber will perform a range of tasks including:
Plumbing apprentices need to be prepared to work outdoors in confined spaces such as trenches, valve chambers and pump stations.
Instrumentation Apprenticeships
People who train in Instrumentation normally have prior training in electrical work, because their role is more technical. They will perform a range of tasks including:
Instrumentation apprentices need to have good hand-eye coordination, be practical and able to do precise and detailed work. They will also have to work as part of a team, be physically fit, and enjoy mathematics.
The Remote Essential Services traineeship program is a partnership between Power and Water, Group Training Northern Territory, Community Councils, Charles Darwin University, the NT Department of Employment, Education and Training and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
If you enjoy working outdoors, with your hands and in your community then becoming an Essential Services Officer may be the job for you.
Trainees work with Essential Service Officers (ESOs) in many communities. Through CDEP, some trainees are working full time hours and some are working part time hours.
Trainees will work with water, sewer and power operations and will study the Certificate 2 in Electrotechnology – Remote Essential Services. All study is done in the community and no travel to the city is required.
If you are interested you should contact your Council Clerk or Community ESO.