Current vacancies

We employ hundreds of Territorians in technical, professional, and customer service roles, and there are regular opportunities to join the Power and Water team. We're a government-owned corporation, offering the benefits and protections of the NT Public Service, along with the chance to be part of our diverse team that keeps the lights on and water running for Territorians every day.

Diverse career opportunities

Vacancy Number: 024493

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: The Senior Manager Customer Experience leads the delivery of Power and Water’s customer experience strategy by translating the organisation’s customer experience strategy into practical, measurable and sustainable outcomes. The role drives customer-centred transformation across services, channels and operating processes, embedding customer insight, continuous improvement and strong governance to make every interaction simple, embed the customer voice and enable sustainable futures together. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered

Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Michelle Flynn on 08 8936 4626

Vacancy Number: 013438

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Conduct technical investigations, prepare specifications, supervise routine specific and routine contracts and provide technical and administrative advice on activities associated with operations and maintenance of power distribution networks, diesel generation systems as well as utility scale solar power generation systems at Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. This vacancy may be available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Tara Brauer, Manager Remote Electrical on 0409 284 564

Vacancy Number: 044613

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: This position contributes to the operational effectiveness of Water Services by supporting the development, maintenance and application of the Trade Waste Management System, Backflow Prevention and complimentary systems and activities across both urban and remote communities.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Tahlia Kemp on 0419 027 951

Vacancy Number: 049689

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: To provide informed specialist regulatory advice on the design, interpretation, and ongoing applications of regulatory frameworks governing the NT Electricity System and Market Operator. The role exercises judgement to assess regulatory and compliance risk and to recommend assurance, reform, and improvement actions that support secure power system operation, market integrity, and electricity market reform outcomes.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Simon Middleton 0409 581 482

Vacancy Number: 041894

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: The central objective of this role to is to bring extensive operational experience and leadership into operational planning to support the real time control room in maintaining power system security and reliability under all operating conditions, while meeting internal and external stakeholder requirements and expectations. The role seeks to provide technical and operational advice to inform and influence ongoing development and reform activities to relevant government agencies, other Power and Water business units, consultants and proponents. The role is responsible for engineering duties for the approval of near-term planning assessments, approval of operational risk planning and assessments, and operational plans and reports in line with the System Control objectives for the secure, reliable, safe and cost-effective operation of Northern Territory regulated power systems.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Jake Saunders on 0401 114 668

Vacancy Number: 013616

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: To provide effective leadership and management to the Power Services Asset Strategy team, overseeing the adoption of commercial and industry best practice for Asset Risk Management, and overseeing development of Asset Management Plans, network maintenance and asset replacement capital programs and budgets, with the goal of achieving defined business and asset objectives. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Ankur Maheshwari on 0456 637 490

Vacancy Number: 052208

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Plan and scope the works program and internal service requests to define detailed work packages, identifying material and procurement requirements, specifying contractor resources and competencies, and ensuring all activities are sequenced to minimise network disruption while maximising customer satisfaction and system reliability.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Sean Caffery on 0427 114 147 or Jai Petch on 0401 117 512

Vacancy Number: 036075

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Carry out routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water and wastewater systems in Alice Springs and provide support throughout the Northern Territory as required.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Simon Nicol, Senior Regional Field Supervisor on 08 8951 7371

Vacancy Number: 013933

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Carry out routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water and wastewater systems in Tennant Creek, Elliot and New Castle Waters and provide support throughout the Northern Territory as required.

Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Mark Jones Field Supervisor on 0427 772 467.

Vacancy Number: 013779

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Contributes to operational effectiveness by coordinating and overseeing the repairs, maintenance and operation of Power and Water’s assets associated with water and wastewater systems across major and minor centres and remote communities assigned to the Southern region.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Mark Jones on 0427 772 467

Vacancy Number: 018740

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive General Manager Power Services assumes a strategic role in the overall definition of the Power and Water strategy from a Power Services Delivery and Asset Management perspective to ensure continuity of power supply to all customers in the Northern Territory through power assets. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Jodie Wheeler on 0405 540 688

Vacancy Number: 022632

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Provide superior professional financial accounting, taxation and regulatory reporting services for Power and Water Corporation.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Ali Malik Senior Manager, Corporate Finance on 08 8985 8538

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The merit principle

In the Northern Territory Public Sector, job selection is based on the merit principle.

Under this principle, Power and Water employs, promotes and transfers employees based on their suitability to:

  • perform relevant duties
  • work in the relevant workplace
  • work in the public sector.

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The difference between selection criteria and merit criteria

Selection criteria are different to merit criteria. While the selected applicant must meet all the essential selection criteria, they must also have the best knowledge, skill, qualifications and experience to fulfil the role.

A candidate needs to show ambition, direction and a desire to better themselves so the selection panel can determine future potential.

How you can show merit

There are lots of different ways to demonstrate merit. The components of merit aren’t always given equal weight. There are times when existing knowledge and experience are the most critical factors in a role. At other times, it’s better to take on someone with less experience but more skill.

For example, your qualifications may not be as high as another candidate, but your work experience and willingness to do what’s needed to add value might be more important to the team.

Or, you could have qualifications that are higher than what we need for the role, but the fact you worked hard to qualify in a special interest area may show your ambition, direction and desire to better yourself.

Meeting the selection criteria

There are lots of different ways to demonstrate merit. The components of merit aren’t always given equal weight. There are times when existing knowledge and experience are the most critical factors in a role. At other times, it’s better to take on someone with less experience but more skill.

For example, your qualifications may not be as high as another candidate, but your work experience and willingness to do what’s needed to add value might be more important to the team.

Or, you could have qualifications that are higher than what we need for the role, but the fact you worked hard to qualify in a special interest area may show your ambition, direction and desire to better yourself.

Meeting the selection criteria

So, how can you stand out?

For each selection criteria, always consider your:

  • knowledge
  • skills
  • qualifications
  • potential

Give clear examples of each. Write in plain English, using fewer words to say more.

Limit your job application to a one-page summary sheet with an attached resume setting out experience, qualifications, duties and achievements in previous roles, and contact details for current and other relevant referees.

While you can demonstrate your knowledge and qualifications through formal study or work experience, skills and potential are harder to define.

About potential

Potential is more than just a feeling we have about someone based on their writing style or personality.

You can show your potential by describing your capabilities.

For example, you might explain how you picked up a new piece of information quickly, came up with an improved way of doing something and shared this with the team or worked flexibly to achieve a goal.

When your referees reinforce your stories of achievement, it strengthens your credibility.

About skills

People have lots of different skills, even if they’re working in similar roles. Therefore, it’s vital for you to demonstrate the required skills, as well as those extra skills that place you at an advantage.

If you’re applying for a role in a team, but have mainly worked on your own or without direction, show examples of how you approach collaboration outside of work.

Remember, skills can be transferable. You may not have led a team of engineers, but you have demonstrated leadership through project management. Let us know.

If you don’t have formal qualifications

Every year, we take on school leavers and adults to undertake apprenticeships and traineeships in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, plumbing and linework. Find out more about early careers programs here.

If you enjoy working outdoors, with your hands and in your community - becoming an Essential Services Operator may be the job for you.

For more information on how to apply for a job within the public sector, visit the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website.

Learn about Early careers programs Learn about Remote Essential Services Operators Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website