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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Vacancy Number: 047593
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Provide strategic leadership and direction to Power and Water’s program and project management initiatives. cultivating a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within our program management framework.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Cliff Stone on 0459 546 181 or cliff.stone@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 051476
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: This position contributes to the strategic and operational effectiveness of Power Services by managing and supporting business planning, operational performance monitoring and improvement activities to optimise Power Services business outcomes.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Contact Richard Baker on 0417 797 540 or richard.baker@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 051266
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Provide strategic planning, design and coordination support to the organisation and relevant partners on the development and operation of its Optical fibre network and related record systems. This includes engaging with stakeholders and clients under contract on planning, consultancies, and coordination of after hour support on operational matters.
Special Instructions:
Contact: Sumith Withanage, Manager OT Telecommunications on 0404 880 833 or sumith.withanage@powerwater.com.au
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
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: Victor Laurent at Victor.Laurent@hays.com.au
Vacancy Number: 047652
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Provide strategic leadership and direction to Power and Water’s program and project management initiatives. cultivating a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within our program management framework.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Cliff Stone on 0459 546 181 or cliff.stone@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 017239
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: To assist the Manager Financial Accounting in meeting Power and Water’s financial reporting obligations. This includes, preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, interpretation and application of Australian Accounting Standards, responding to audit queries, and monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Ali Malik, Senior Manager Corporate Finance on ali.malik@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 013581
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: The Meter Data Provision Manager is responsible for the compliant day to day meter data functions underpinning the Northern Territory’s water and electricity markets. The Meter Data Provision Manager will have a thorough understanding of meter data provision regulatory obligations, proven knowledge of contract management , leadership experience managing small teams to achieve compliance targets and proactively identify and implement areas for process and system improvements driving operational efficiencies and performance.
Special Instructions:
Contact: Michelle McGregor on 0428 410 591 or Mark Burke on 0455 529 314
Vacancy Number: 051560
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: The Culture and Talent Advisor will lead and support the development and implementation of strategic people initiatives that enhance organisational culture, diversity, inclusion, talent management, and employee engagement. This role ensures alignment with Power and Water’s broader People, Culture, and Safety priorities, driving programs that attract, retain, and develop a diverse and engaged workforce
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Cianne Mcconville on 0499 552 297
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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 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 Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website
Water may be interrupted for maintenance works.
Water may be interrupted for maintenance works.
Infrastructure Vegetation Management Services Australia will be trimming vegetation in the area.
Infrastructure Vegetation Management Services Australia will be trimming vegetation in the area.
Power and Water will be undertaking network upgrade works from 8–13 October 2026, with a temporary generator in use. Residents may experience increased noise and brief power interruptions during the works.
#6030172Power and Water will be undertaking network upgrade works from 8–13 October 2026, with a temporary generator in use. Residents may experience increased noise and brief power interruptions during the works.
Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Coconut Groove. We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#3133002Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Coconut Groove. We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Jingili, Ludmilla, Moil, Wagaman, Woolner.We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection.Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#6031218Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Jingili, Ludmilla, Moil, Wagaman, Woolner.We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection.Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
We will be upgrading power service lines around Cossack, Emungalan, Florina, and Katherine area. The works may require an interruption to your power supply for around 1.5 hours to complete the replacement safely. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#6029213We will be upgrading power service lines around Cossack, Emungalan, Florina, and Katherine area. The works may require an interruption to your power supply for around 1.5 hours to complete the replacement safely. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
