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: 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.

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

Contact: Anthony Wilson on 0427 599 589

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: 047648

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Support strategy and optimisation through data analysis and portfolio-level modelling. This position ensures alignment with strategic goals and creates performance and project progress reports, capturing Project Data Management data for enterprise reporting. Additionally, the role will identify strategic insights to drive efficiencies and continuously improve reporting processes and outputs.

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

Contact: Daniel Da Silva on daniel.dasilva@powerwater.com.au

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: 044611

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 Drinking Water Quality Management System and is responsible for water compliance 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: 049669

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Manage, procure, implement and supervise technical/operational panel and period contracts that support the delivery of core work for Service Delivery and Specialised Services for compliance with technical specifications, finance, OHS&E and relevant legislative requirements. Liaise with contractors and stakeholders to maximise operational performance.

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

Contact: Adam Grainger on 0401 117 384

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: 013174

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Effectively manage the technical and functional operation, maintenance and support of Power and Water’s Electronic Document Management System environment, Content Manager.

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

Contact: Shane Thompson on 0477 225 504

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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