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 the team that keeps the lights on and water running for Territorians every day.
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Vacancy Number: 023036
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Manage and work with stakeholders to develop and collate the 6-year Repairs and Maintenance SCI program. Undertake continuous monitoring and reviews with service delivery and maintenance teams to achieve budget and asset management objectives.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Murray Kruger, Maintenance Planner on 0428 350 375
Vacancy Number: 031981
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Objective of the role is to assist with maintaining, regular auditing and improving the water supply and sewerage asset register, preventative maintenance and condition assessment programs to help achieve asset management objectives, service standards, and commercial outcomes across both urban and remote communities.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Murray Kruger, Manager Asset Maintenance on 08 8984 5247
Vacancy Number: 023988
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Contributes as a member of the Service Delivery team performing routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water, wastewater and recycled water systems across major and minor centres in the Southern Region. Assist in remote communities in the Southern Region as required.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Simon Nicol on 08 8951 7371
Vacancy Number: 46240055
Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time
Primary objective: To support the delivery of the Territory Water Plan Priority Action 3, design and maintain a water infrastructure investment prioritisation framework for Indigenous Essential Services.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Ella Leonhardt on 0402 209 598
Vacancy Number: 015397
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: The Manager is responsible for providing strategic and people leadership to the Property team ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service to a range of internal and external customers through multiple channels. Manage the property and asset portfolio of Power and Water Corporation, including management of approvals and consents in relation to easements and existing infrastructure, acquisition and divestment of corporate property and management of land tenure leases and licences for compliance with conditions.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Justin McKenzie, Chief Procurement Officer on 08 8924 5322
Vacancy Number: 015509
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Ensure that the corporation, and its Board, management and employees are complying with applicable legislative and regulatory obligations and that the corporation’s policies and procedures are being followed and that the behaviour of the corporation meets the Code of Conduct.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Tanya Jacobs on 0400 412 605
Vacancy Number: 015695
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Providing strategic and people leadership to a multi-disciplined team to ensure the management and optimisation of operations of Power and Waters' Indigenous Essential Services Retail team; ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service to the 72 remote communities and 79 outstations managed by Power and Waters' not-for-profit subsidiary Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd. Provide effective leadership and management to the Alice Springs Customer Experience and Operations Team.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Michelle Flynn, Manager Customer Service on 08 8985 8529
Vacancy Number: 041937
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: The role oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of power system models, provide technical leadership for power system analysis, overseeing model governance ensuring all activities comply and follow the Power and Water Codes and Guidelines. The role requires to maintain strong proactive stakeholder engagement with various business units and external parties. Furthermore, the role requires mentoring team members, managing complex projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results that align with the business unit strategic direction.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Jake Saunders, Operations Planning Manager on 0401 114 668
Vacancy Number: 013893
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Ensure that crews, plant and equipment are scheduled and fully utilised in delivering the works plan.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Marnie Scobie on 08 8925 7198
Vacancy Number: 031084
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Responsible for the development, programming, delivery and evaluation of competency-based technical training and assessment relating to isolation and access to high voltage, low voltage and mechanical apparatus for Power and Water’s employees and contractors, in accordance with the requirements of the relevant training packages, industry standards and legislation.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Dean Turner on 0448 087 632
Vacancy Number: 013418
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Provide high level pro-active executive level business coordination and administrative support to the Safety, People and Governance business unit including effective liaison across the Corporation.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Sarah Bass, Acting General Manager People, Safety and Governance on 0419 435 878
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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:
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.
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.
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.
So, how can you stand out?
For each selection criteria, always consider your:
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.
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.
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.
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 apprenticeships and traineeships 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 Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Graduates Learn about Remote Essential Services Operators Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website
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