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| Vacancies closing on Friday 12 December 2008 | Vacancies closing on Friday 5 December 2008 |
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Vacancies closing on Friday 12 December 2008
| Vacancy Number | Vacancy Name | Salary range: | Location | Section | Vacancy Type | For more information | Description | Job Description |
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| Electrical Fitter Mechanic | SW3 $53 389 SW7 $71 567 |
Darwin | Power Networks | Permanent | Should you require more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Rino Cercarelli on |
Undertake tasks associated with the installation, maintenance and operation of the Power Network assets and will be required to overtime and attend after hours calls on a roster basis as reasonably required. The level of appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience. |  |
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| 13428 | Administration Support Officer | Band 1 (Administrative Corporate Services) $34 428 - $53 389 |
Darwin | Water Operations | Permanent | Should you require more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Norm Cramp on |
Provide high level secretarial, receptionist and administrative support to the Manager Water Operations in the coordination of day to day activities of the Branch. | |
| 13333 | Line Worker | SW3 $53 389 / SW7 $71 567 |
Katherine | Network Services | Permanent | Should you require more information regarding this vacancy, please contact |
Undertake maintenance activity on network systems throughout the Northern Territory as required, consistent with business, safety, and best work practices in supporting the achievement of business objectives, the lineworker will be required to work overtime and attend after hours calls on a rostered basis as reasonably required. | |
| 22318 | Senior System Operations Coordinator | SSCD $75 134 - $87 003 |
Alice Springs | Generation South | Permanent | Should you require more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Dave Lardner on phone |
Ensure the safe management and operation of the high Voltage assets within the Southern Region.
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| 13411 | Power Station Operators | Base salary range: $61 808 to $78 905 Annualised salary package up to $143 499 |
Darwin | Generation | Permanent | For more information, contact Andrew Livingston on (08) 8924 6888. |
We are looking for people to join our Operations Group to operate generating plant and equipment at Channel Island and the new Weddell Power Station. If not already competent, appropriate training will be provided. The people we are seeking be part of a small team operating GE Frame 6B and LM6000 gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators and a Mitsubishi 32 MW steam turbine. National OH & S Certificates of Competency in Intermediate Boiler and Turbine Operation (or equivalents) is desirable. The level of appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience. |
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Vacancies closing on Friday 5 December 2008
| Vacancy Number | Vacancy Name | Salary range: | Location | Section | Vacancy Type | For more information | Description | Job Description |
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| 13166 | Customer Services Officer | Salary range: $34 428 to $53 389 |
Darwin | Retail Services | Permanent | For more information, contact Cathy Kleine on (08) 8985 7241. |
As a team member of the Retail Business Unit, Customer Services Officers provide and promote a high standard of service to internal and external customers of the Power and Water Corporation. The people we are looking for will be motivated and have experience working in a public contact environment, including cash handling and/or call centre experience; the successful applicants will have well developed communication and negotiation skills, sound computer literacy skills and proven numerical accuracy and attention to detail. |
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| 13190 | Billing Coordinator | Salary range $56 056 to $71 567 |
Darwin | Retail | Permanent | For more information, contact Nicki May on (08) 8985 7255. |
We are seeking a person to join our Retail Business Unit team to ensure that our billing operates smoothly. This role has a specific focus on providing a high standard of customer service, support and leadership in our billing team. The person we are looking for will have extensive knowledge of billing activities and project management, the ability to provide a friendly and efficient client service including handling complaints with empathy and have demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising others. This role requires you to have the ability to communicate effectively including using conflict |
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| 26950 | Testing Administration Assistant | Salary range: $34 428 to $53 389 |
Darwin | Power Networks | Temporary vacancy for 6 months | For more information, contact Ingvar Dyrting on (08) 8924 5806. | We are looking for an Administration Assistant to assist us in the testing of electrical assets. In this position you will receive and dispatch items, schedule the testing and assist with the administration and documentation. You will also provide support during aspects of the testing process and manage stock and equipment associated with testing. The successful applicant will have good organisational, computer and communications skills
and a desire to contribute to a small team producing high quality work. |
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| 23206 | Asset Manager North | Salary range: $139 257 to $155 276 | Darwin | Generation | An Executive contract of up to four years may be offered. | For more information, contact Andrew Livingston (08) 8924 6888. | This role develops, maintains and implements asset management plans for Generation North plant to ensure that the requirements of Power and Water Generation strategic and business plans are achieved. The role involves managing the investigations, work scope developments, evaluations, budgeting, resourcing and implementation of generating plant major planned shutdown and plant improvement works. The successful applicant will ideally have appropriate Technical and/or Engineering qualifications together with experience in engineering project and asset management. |
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| 13303 | Procurement Officer | Salary range: $56 056 to $71 567 |
Darwin | Employee and Organisational Services | Permanent | For more information, contact Mark Salter on (08) 8924 5394. | We are looking to employ a highly motivated and reliable procurement officer.
The successful candidate will provide support and advice to the Corporation’s business units
as well as provide input into the quality assurance aspects of procurement This role will provide a high level support to the Business Units to enable them to undertake their business in all aspects of Procurement. Key Responsibilities include advice and assist clients on all matters relating to the
procurement of goods and services; prepare request for tender and request for quotation
documentation including the quality assurance of tender responses and the awarding of |
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Salary range: $61 808 to An attractive allowance package is also applicable. |
Darwin | Generation | Permanent | For more information, contact Andrew Livingston on (08) 8924 6888. |
We are looking for people to join our Operations Group to operate generating plant and equipment at Channel Island and the new Weddell Power Station. If not already competent, appropriate training will be provided. The people we are seeking be part of a small team operating GE Frame 6B and LM6000 gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators and a Mitsubishi 32 MW steam turbine. National Occupational Health and Safety Certificates of Competency in Intermediate Boiler and Turbine Operation (or equivalents) is desirable. |
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| 13757 | Production Manager Generation South | Salary range: $139 257 to $155 267 | Alice Springs | Generation | An Executive contract of up to four years may be offered. | For more information contact Ian Pratt on (08) 8951 7401 or 0401 117 660. | If you enjoy the challenges associated with managing and operating up to five power stations in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and the Yulara and Kings Canyon resorts this position could be for you. Ideally you will have appropriate Trade, Technical or Engineering qualifications and experience in managing and operating electrical generation plant. A working knowledge of computer based control equipment and the use of operator interfaces would be an advantage. This is an opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to further their career and to progress in an organisation with considerable opportunities. |
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| 24067 | Maintenance Planner South | Salary range: $58 862 to $78 905 An attractive allowance package is also applicable. |
Alice Springs | Generation | Permanent | For more information contact Harold Wong on (08) 8951 7406. |
We are looking for someone who can work independently to plan and schedule works programs, control maintenance system records, manage asset documentation to improve the reliability of plant and equipment and assist the Maintenance Manager South, with the day to day running of the Maintenance team. This role requires the ability to arrange maintenance on a range of plant from reciprocating engines to gas turbines and electrical equipment; have qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; knowledge and experience in power generation or other heavy industry environments and a strong commitment to Occupational Health and Safety. The successful applicant will be a team player and be available to travel to other centres. |
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| 13912 | Electrical Systems Technician | Salary range: $58 862 to An attractive allowance package is also applicable. |
Alice Springs | Generation South | Permanent | For more information, contact Paul Cleland on (08) 8951 7406 or 0400 262 209. |
Generation South are looking for an Electrical Systems Technician who can work independently to review the performance of electrical and control systems, manage small projects to improve the reliability of plant and equipment and assist the Development and Projects Coordinator with the day to day running of the team. The person we require should be able to lead a small team of tradespersons to implement small projects and conduct fault failure analysis; ideally the successful applicant will have knowledge and experience in a Process, Engineering or Power Generation environment. The successful applicant will possess the experience and skills to enable them to work on a range of control equipment including Programmable Logic Controllers associated with power station and auxiliary plant. The opportunity presents for an ambitious systems technician to further
their experience and to progress in an organisation with considerable opportunities. |
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| 13751 | Manager Water Services South | Total Remuneration Package: $163 448 |
Alice Springs | Water Services | An Executive Contract up to one year may be offered. | For more information phone Paul Heaton on (08) 8985 7167 | Provide strategic, pro-active leadership and direction for the Water Services team in the Northern Territory’s southern region. Ideally you will have qualifications in a relevant discipline, together with extensive water supply and sewerage operational experience in a management role, highly developed leadership, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to gain management experience in a leadership role. |
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| 13373 | Water Service Worker (Plumber) | Salary range: $53 389 to $71 567 |
Katherine | Water Services | Temporary vacancy for 6 months | For more information, contact Norm Cramp on |
We are looking for a qualified plumber with experience in the operation, maintenance, repair and servicing of equipment and infrastructure related to potable water supply and treatment of sewerage systems. The successful applicant will have a Trade Certificate or relevant experience in the Plumbing trade; the ability to read and interpret system drawings; and a focus on system reliability, performance and customer service. They will also be required to work in a small team, largely unsupervised, have good communications skills, a good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S); quality and environment management and be willing to work reasonable overtime and attend after hours calls on a roster. |
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| 13238 | Customer Services Officer | Salary range: $34 428 to $53 389 |
Katherine | Retail Services | Permanent | For more information, contact Jenny Mackie on (08) 8973 8554. | As a team member of the Retail Business Unit, Customer Services Officers provide and promote a high standard of service to internal and external customers of the Power and Water Corporation. The people we are looking for will be motivated and have experience working in a public contact environment, including cash handling and/or call centre experience; the successful applicants will have well developed communication and negotiation skills, sound computer literacy skills and proven numerical accuracy and attention to detail. |
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| 23435 | Senior Maintenance Coordinator Electrical, Alice Springs |
Salary range: $75 134 to An attractive allowance package is also applicable. |
Alice Springs | Generation | Permanent | For more information, contact Ian Pratt on (08) 8951 7401. |
Our Southern Generation group is looking for an experienced team person with the relevant technical knowledge and leadership qualities to coordinate electrical and mechanical tradespeople and maintenance work on a range of power generation (electrical and control) equipment. The person we seek holds an appropriate electrical/ instrumentation/ control system technical qualification, has experience in industrial maintenance, and is able to provide quality service with minimum supervision. You will also need a strong commitment to occupational health and safety, quality, and the environment, be available for on-call duties and be able to travel to other Power and Water centres. Knowledge and experience with dual fuel plant (gas turbine and reciprocating engines) and spark ignition reciprocating engines will be an advantage. The level of appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
In this position you will also receive an employer superannuation contribution, call out
and extra duty allowances. Relocation allowance is also available. |
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| 24068 | Project Officer South | Salary range $75 134 to $82 847 An attractive allowance package is also applicable. |
Alice Springs | Generation | Permanent | For more information, please contact Paul Cleland on (08) 8951 7406. | Generation South are looking for a self motivated and experienced project officer to join the Development and Project team in Alice Springs. You will be responsible for the efficient and effective development and implementation
of specific power station projects across the Southern region of the NT, and have tertiary
qualifications at least to an Associate Diploma level or a Trade qualification with substantial
relevant experience. Contracts and financial management experience with relevant computer
skills are also essential. |
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Get the full job description and selection criteria before applying for a Power and Water vacancy.
In Power and Water, selection is made in accordance with the merit principle, that is, having regard to your knowledge, skills, and qualifications against the selection criteria, and your potential for future development.
Your application is the first crucial step in showing that you possess superior merit to the other applicants and its function is to bring you to the selection advisory panel's attention.
Your application should contain:
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This is where you show and demonstrate specifically how your knowledge, skills and experience make you eligible for the vacancy.
Before applying for the vacancy, you should obtain the full selection criteria by following the links on the vacancy you choose to apply for. The information provided in the job advertisement does not fully detail the selection criteria and is not sufficient to frame an application around.
Your response to the selection criteria can be in its own section (separate from the CV), and be titled ' Claims Against Selection Criteria '. In this section you should:
Note: It is not sufficient to state you meet a selection criteria without supporting evidence detailing how you meet it.
To be considered for the vacancy you must:
A guide on how best to write a job application for a PWC Vacancy is provided to assist applicants.
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The cv/resume generally has at least three sections of information:
Personal Details
Generally this section includes your name and contact details.
Education Details
In this section you should include:
Note: It is the applicants' responsibility to have their overseas qualifications assessed by an appropriate organisation such as the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
For more information: www.dest.gov.au/audience_segments/for_intern_students.htm
Employment History
In this section you should include details of your employment history, starting with your most recent job and working back.
Employment history should include your employer's name, your dates of employment, your job title (and level if appropriate), and a summary of your duties and responsibilities. You should also include any major achievements in your most recent jobs.
Recreation Details
A fourth section listing hobbies and recreational details, is optional, but may help the selection advisory panel by giving some idea of who you are as a person.
Information could include:
You can give too little information in an application, and it is usually better to give more. The information you give however, must be relevant to the vacancy, as irrelevant detail may frustrate the selection advisory panel.
Your cv/resume will probably be anything between two and five pages long.
Note: It is not necessary to include copies of qualifications, certificates for short courses or written references at this stage as these can be presented at a later date if required.
Referees
It is advisable to include the names of at least two referees at the end of your cv/resume. Make sure you provide their full names, addresses, titles and contact details.
In most cases family members or friends would not be suitable. Your current or most recent supervisors are preferable as referees. You should check that the people you choose are willing to be referees for you, and provide them with copies of the job description and selection criteria.
It should be noted that referees may be contacted at the short listing stage. As an applicant you should make a note in your application if this is not appropriate for you, due to confidentiality.
Link to how to write a job application
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In the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS), selection is based on the merit principle and as PWC is a Government Owned Corporation, it is subject to the same requirements.
What is merit?
Merit is defined in the Public Sector Employment and Management Act as "the capacity of the person to perform particular duties, having regard to the person's knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience and the potential for future development of the person in employment in the Public Sector."
How is merit assessed?
Merit is determined through a fair and transparent assessment process based on the stated principles of merit, natural justice, human resource management and conduct.
These guiding principles are found in the Public Sector Employment and Management Act, its Regulations and Employment Instructions.
The assessment process is chosen to suit the circumstances of the vacancy and the business environment in which it operates and, in most cases, is carried out by a "selection advisory panel".
The panel is responsible for making a balanced judgment on the relative merit of the applicants in respect of the selection criteria established for the position and to convey its recommendations to the delegated officer.
The merit assessment process generally includes the following steps:
The Application
Applicants, taking into account the responsibilities of the job, provide written evidence of their qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience which demonstrates their claims against the selection criteria contained in the job description.
Assessment Process
The selection advisory panel considers applications and obtains as much other information about applicants as they require, to make an informed assessment.
Selecting the Best Applicant
When the panel has gathered sufficient information, they evaluate the evidence to determine whom, in their judgment, has established the greatest capacity to do the job.
The Selection Advisory Panel
A panel is usually made up of three people and the majority of panel members will normally be Power and Water employees. The make up of the panel will vary depending on the assessment process.
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Shortlisting
Shortlisting is a sorting process the panel undertakes to identify those applicants who meet at minimum the essential selection criteria and can be considered for further assessment. This process is a systematic assessment of the strengths of the applicants' claims against the selection criteria.
Before a panel can proceed, internal NTPS redeployees (employees who have been declared surplus to the requirements of an agency) must be given prior consideration for the vacancy at the shortlisting stage.
Redeployees are assessed for their ability to do the job with a reasonable period of training
Assessment Methods
In collecting information to explore the capacity of applicants to do the job, the panel may use one or more of the following assessment methods:
The interview - The interview allows the panel to explore the applicant's claims against the selection criteria in order to obtain further information to consider in their assessment. The panel will ask questions related to job requirements and selection criteria, fully explore answers and allow for questions from the applicant.
Usually interviews are structured and interactive, consisting of a series of predetermined questions and should centre on issues related to the selection criteria and the demands of the job.
The interview could also be used to allow the applicant the opportunity to explain and expand on the information provided in their application.
An interview is only one method of assessment that may form part of the total assessment process.
Case studies - the applicants are given a certain amount of time to prepare a verbal or written response to a particular hypothetical situation relevant to the job.
Role-plays - the applicants are invited to participate in a role play exercise relevant to the job.
Samples of work and presentations - where relevant to the job requirements, the panel may ask applicants to provide examples of past work or make a presentation to the panel.
Aptitude tests - are designed to measure ability or capacity to learn by identifying a person's area of talent or suitability for certain types of work. Examples include tests for numerical ability, speed and accuracy, clerical ability and mechanical aptitude.
Achievement tests - aim to measure what has already been learned. The test can consist of a written or oral examination or a simulated "on-the-job" exercise. Achievement tests are suitable where specific skills are used in the job and it is relatively easy to measure them.
Personality and temperament tests - tend to be used at more senior levels and aim to identify personality traits such as emotional adjustment, assertiveness, etc. Trained psychologists administer these tests.
Contacting referees - is undertaken to obtain further information about an applicant's work performance, and to explore and verify information regarding an applicant's claims. It is usual for a panel to contact one or more referees for each shortlisted applicant.
The panel may contact referees nominated by the applicant and other persons who the panel considers can provide relevant comment (non-nominated referees). Referee comments can be provided to the applicant and based on the principles of natural justice, applicants will be given the opportunity to respond to unfavorable comments made by a non-nominated referee. The applicant's response will be taken into consideration when determining the merit of the referee's comments.
Pre-employment medical - is undertaken for roles that require a minimum physical level and examinations are based on the specific requirement of each role.
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Having gathered sufficient evidence through the assessment process, the panel makes a systematic and objective evaluation of all relevant information. The evidence before the panel can include written applications; information obtained through interviews and/or other assessment methods, referee reports and applicant response to unfavorable comment.
If a number of applicants meet all the essential criteria, the panel's role is to select the applicant who best meets the criteria. To do this the panel will make a comparative assessment of all applicants.
When the evaluation is completed, the panel makes a recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer or delegated officer in their agency.
Call: 1800 245 092
Email: jobs@powerwater.com.au
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