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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.

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Manager Customer Energy Integration

Band 4 Professional - Remuneration Package $199,192 - $226,907 (including salary $176,394 - $201,145)

Darwin Closes 06/10/2026

Vacancy Number: 013624

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Manage the Distributed Energy Resources and Demand Side Management strategy to establish a centre of excellence regarding PWC’s response and influence for the future direction of small-scale (non-utility) renewables, embedded microgrids, electric vehicles, community batteries and other current and emerging DSM opportunities for the foreseeable future. Provide technical and strategic advice to influence the ongoing development and management of the Northern Territory’s EG connection processes, EG compliance with regulatory instruments for the Basic and Negotiated connection categories.

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

Contact: Daryl Skehan on 08 8924 5017

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Control System Engineer - Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Band 3 Professional - Remuneration Package $159,831 - $189,392 (including salary $141,242 - $167,642)

Darwin Closes 01/11/2026

Vacancy Number: 013889

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Provide professional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and Control System engineering services associated with electric power and distribution network. The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Engineer works within a small team of Engineers responsible for the deployment, support, maintenance, upgrades and configuration of the Power Services Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. This role designs and implements Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems from the Remote Terminal Unit through to the Energy Management System used to monitor and control power networks across the Northern Territory. This includes working after-hours and working in remote areas as required.

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

Contact: David Yolo on 0407 946 112

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Principal Investment Development

Band 4 Professional - Remuneration Package $199,192 - $226,907 (including salary $176,394 - $201,145)

Darwin Closes 27/10/2026

Vacancy Number: 028677

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Responsible for the development of remote power network and solar/diesel/battery storage generation infrastructure projects and programs incorporating design, thorough options analysis, budget estimation, quality standards all project readiness documentation, ensuring projects and programs are delivery ready and will meet the safety requirements set by Power and Water.

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

Contact: Farhan Yousuf on 0487 000 241 or Farhan.Yousuf@powerwater.com.au

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Asset Officer Information

Band 2 Administrative Corporate Services - Remuneration Package $106,276 - $134,567 (including salary $93,414 - $118,680)

Darwin Closes 11/10/2026

Vacancy Number: 047693

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: The Asset Officer provides administrative services to support closure of capital projects ensuring financial assurance, and reporting is efficient and prudent in accordance with process, policy and procedure.

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

Contact: Murray Kruger on 0428 350 375 or Murray.Kruger@powerwater.com.au

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Demand Management Coordinator - Remote

Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services - Remuneration Package $141,070 - $170,631 (including salary $124,487 - $150,887)

Darwin Closes 07/10/2026

Vacancy Number: 025437

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of customer sustainability, demand management and efficiency initiatives in remote communities, with a particular focus on water and energy efficiency, technical analysis, community engagement, project delivery and implementation of strategies and programs that improve customer outcomes and resource sustainability. Selection will be made at the 3ACS or 3PR level depending on the experience/qualifications of the successful applicant.

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

Contact: Joel Spry, Manager Demand Management on 08 8924 5124 or joel.spry@powerwater.com.au

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Management Accountant

Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services - Remuneration Package $141,070 - $170,631 (including salary $124,487 - $150,887)

Darwin Closes 14/10/2026

Vacancy Number: 042004

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Coordinate and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for business units. Support strategic decision-making through insightful analysis of cost drivers, KPIs, and financial performance. Design and present reports, build financial models, and provide performance commentary to enable effective operational and capital planning

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

Contact: Tanya Cielens on 0438 744 502

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Power Systems Engineer – Dispatch and Forecast

Band 2 Professional - Remuneration Package $117,891 - $146,181 (including salary $103,787 - $129,051)

Darwin Closes 08/10/2026

Vacancy Number: 042441

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Assist in the determination and operation of the Darwin-Katherine interim electricity market and Northern Territory power systems for the secure, reliable, economic, and safe operation, as well as the development and publishing of various operational documents, including those requiring industry consultation, generation planning, and market operation reports to ensure compliance with various Technical Codes. The role also supports the development, maintenance and enhancement of power system, market and operational support tools to improve analysis, forecasting, reporting, decision-making and compliance activities.

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

Contact: Mario Palendeng on Mario.Palendeng@powerwater.com.au

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Power System Engineer - Market and System Support

Band 3 Professional - Remuneration Package $159,831 - $189,392 (including salary $141,242 - $167,642)

Darwin Closes 08/10/2026

Vacancy Number: 039036

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Assist in the development of market and power system operational reform and system tools for the Northern Territory power systems to support secure, reliable and safe operation, as well as the development and publication of operational documents, plans and reports to ensure compliance applicable Technical Codes. The Power System Engineer reports to the Team Lead Market and System Support.

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

Contact: Mario Palendeng on Mario.Palendeng@powerwater.com.au

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Principal Enterprise Compliance

PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT - Remuneration Package $178,979 - $206,691 (including salary $158,342 - $183,091)

Darwin Closes 14/10/2026

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

Contact: Tanya Jacobs on 0400 412 605

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Tips for applying

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.

Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website

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