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.

Learn more about working with Power and Water

Current vacancies at Power and Water

Property Coordinator

Band 2 Administrative Corporate Services - Remuneration Package $102,127 - $129,475 (including salary $87,551 - $111,367)

Darwin Closes 18/12/2023

Vacancy Number: 013819

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Coordinate the real property and asset portfolio of Power and Water Corporation, and its subsidiary Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd, including infrastructure on Crown land, acquisition of easements and other land tenure for current and future Corporation assets.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Matthew Chin on 08 8924 5020

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Contracted Works Coordinator

Technical Coordinator - Remuneration Package $161,936 - $202,318 (including salary $127,201 - $162,366)

Darwin Closes 20/12/2023

Vacancy Number: 015253

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Manage, procure, implement and administer asset maintenance contracts, servicing Power and Water infrastructure, for compliance with technical, financial, program delivery and occupational health, safety and environmental specifications in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Adam Grainger on 08 8924 5039

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Tariff and Network Billing Specialist

Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services - Remuneration Package $135,762 - $164,337 (including salary $116,841 - $141,725)

Darwin Closes 02/01/2024

Vacancy Number: 045187

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: The Tariff and Network Billing Specialist ensures the accurate creation, maintenance, and implementation of tariffs and the provision of data management to meet the expectations of external and internal service delivery in line with the Power and Water Corporation's strategic direction.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Leon Cleal on 08 8986 4736

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Line Worker

Trade Technical - Remuneration Package $96,703 - $148,698 (including salary $67,432 - $109,883)

Katherine Closes 30/01/2024

Vacancy Number: 031000

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Responsible for undertaking installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities on network systems throughout the Northern Territory, as required

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Tony Wilson on 08 8973 9504

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Project Engineer - Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program

Band 3 Professional - Remuneration Package $154,471 - $183,046 (including salary $115,359 - $140,243)

Darwin Closes 18/12/2023

Vacancy Number: 052058

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Provide project management services to support Power and Water’s input to and involvement in the Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program including the pre-construction phase of the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage project and associated whole of Government activities.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Trevor Durling, Principal Engineer – Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program, on 08 8985 7117 or trevor.durling@powerwater.com.au

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Principal Government Relations

PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT - Remuneration Package $172,406 - $199,195 (including salary $148,752 - $172,081)

Darwin Closes 18/12/2023

Vacancy Number: 044608

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Manage the Corporation’s Ministerial liaison and government relations functions to ensure the timely flow of accurate and relevant information between the Chief Executive Officer and the Shareholding and Portfolio Ministers to support effective government stakeholder relationships and enable the timely resolution of government matters. The role sits within Corporate Affairs and provides services to all Power and Water business units to ensure continuity in ministerial and government stakeholder relations.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Rebecca Cass, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs on 0418 683 696

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Manager Performance and Assurance

PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT - Remuneration Package $172,406 - $199,195 (including salary $148,752 - $172,081)

Darwin Closes 04/01/2024

Vacancy Number: 045363

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: This position contributes to operational effectiveness by leading and managing effective performance, seeking opportunities for improvement and driving regulatory compliance, quality and assurance activities across the business unit.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Alex Knowler on 0401 116 656

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Manager Data and Reporting

PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT - Remuneration Package $172,406 - $199,195 (including salary $148,752 - $172,081)

Darwin Closes 04/01/2024

Vacancy Number: 045364

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: This position provides leadership and delivery of the planning, development and implementation of best practice strategic and tactical reporting, insights and analytics across Core Operations.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Alex Knowler on 0401 116 656

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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:

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

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.

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.

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.