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: 013477
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: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Eric Klinke on 0421 871 809
Vacancy Number: 023226
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Ensure that the Power Services technical standards and specifications for the design, selection, installation and construction of the diverse range of assets are aligned with good industry practice and meet the required performance and risk standards in terms of people and asset safety, reliability, compliance and financial performance. The primary focus is equipment specifications and standards including standard designs applied for regulated and non-regulated network assets across the Northern Territory’s Transmission and Distribution systems, remote sites and minor centres.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Ankur Maheshwari on 0456 637490 or ankur.maheshwari@powerwater.com.au
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: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Tony Wilson on 0427 599 589
Vacancy Number: 013729
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Administering the Power and Water Controlled Document Framework, providing technical guidance on developing, monitoring, interpreting, understanding policies and procedures, including policy and procedure quality control, whilst working with controlled document owners to implement and maintain the framework.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: David Ujimoto on 0475 395 239 or David.Ujimoto@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 013940
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Carry out routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water and wastewater systems in Tennant Creek, Elliot and New Castle Waters and provide support throughout the Northern Territory as required.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Mark Jones, Field Supervisor on 0427 772 467
Vacancy Number: 046173
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Support Service Transactions activities to ensure they are processed and actioned in accordance with shareholder, regulatory and customer expectations to ensure the efficient and compliant management of service and market transactions underpinning the Northern Territory’s water and electricity markets, including Business To Business gateway operations, service orders, contractor performance, and standing data quality.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Contact Tyra Crowhurst on 08 892 45802 for further information about the position
Vacancy Number: 013883
Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time
Primary objective: The Senior Manager, Asset Management contributes to the organisational goals of Power and Water as a Senior Leader within the Water Services team. The Senior Manager is responsible for the effective asset management of approximately $4.4B in water and wastewater assets across major and minor centres and remote communities of the Northern Territory.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Stephen Vlahovic, Water Services Executive General Manager on 0401 114 812 or stephen.vlahovic@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 013739
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Carry out routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water and wastewater systems in Yulara and Kings Canyon, and provide support throughout the Northern Territory as required.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Simon Nicol, Senior Regional Coordinator on 08 8951 7371
Vacancy Number: 013928
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Undertake tasks associated with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of Power Networks systems and assets, the Line Worker / Electrical Fitter Mechanic will be required to work overtime and attend after hour’s calls on a roster, with some possible travel to perform work in other centres within Southern Region as reasonably required.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Ian Heale on 0429 588 717
Vacancy Number: 041892
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Provide authoritative engineering leadership for the centralised planning of the Northern Territory power system, including oversight and delivery of the Regulated Electricity System and Investment Plan process. The role is responsible for assessing power system, market and investment risks, applying professional judgment to determine optimal development pathways that deliver secure, reliable and least-cost electricity system outcomes for the Northern Territory.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Simon Middleton on 0409 581 482
Vacancy Number: 013881
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Manage a small team to ensure the power system protection systems for Power and Water’s diverse range of assets meet required performance and risk standards in terms of people and asset safety. The primary focus is the asset management including design and operation of protection systems across the Northern Territory’s Transmission and Distribution systems, as well as generation in remote centres.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Ankur Maheshwari on 0457 561 484
Vacancy Number: 022111
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Respond to media queries, develop and implement communication plans and source PR opportunities to promote Power and Water Corporation’s initiatives, investments and achievements, in line with the organisation’s vision and values, to enhance corporate reputation.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Leanne Hudson on 0497 904 810
Vacancy Number: 030991
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Undertake tasks associated with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of Power Networks systems and assets, the Lineworker / Electrical Fitter Mechanic (EFM) will be required to work overtime and attend after hour’s calls on a roster, with some possible travel to perform work in other centres within Southern Region as reasonably required.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Ian Heale on 0429 588 717
Vacancy Number: 029374
Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time
Primary objective: Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Services, this role focusses on coordinating and advising on all aspects of the procurement process to ensure the achievement of compliant and commercial procurement outcomes for Power and Water Corporation.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Robyn Skein, Manager Procurement Services on 08 8924 5146 or robyn.skein@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 046124
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Support the Meter Data Provision function to ensure meter data provision and associated activities are processed and actioned in accordance with shareholder, regulatory and customer expectations for the NT electricity and water markets, ensuring the integrity of meter and standing data is maintained in a timely manner by addressing business and market system exceptions.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Ellen Anandarajah on 08 892 45813
Vacancy Number: 027683
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: To provide effective leadership and management to the Power Services Asset Quality and Standards team, overseeing the development and adoption of commercial and industry best practice network and equipment standards delivering the most optimal trade-off of cost, risk and performance to achieve asset defined business and asset objectives of safe, reliable and compliant network now and in the future.
Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Ankur Maheshwari on 045 6637 490
Vacancy Number: 027446
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Undertake identification, development and options recommendation for investment in the power system across the Northern Territory including regulated, Indigenous Essential Services and minor centres.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Goutham Maddirala on 0447 813 090 or goutham.maddirala@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 013554
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Responsible for performing high voltage switching for maintenance, fault response and construction activities, with a strong emphasis on safe and efficient field operations, permit management and fault handling, including travel to remote locations.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Ben Howard on ben.howard@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 043948
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Develop and implement asset management plans, including maintenance and replacement programs for power stations, renewables and distribution assets across remote communities of the Northern Territory, with the goal of optimising the balance between asset performance, risk and cost.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Joshua Dawes on 0409 935 181
Vacancy Number: 030328
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Lead the development and continual improvement of network and asset reliability practices across regulated network and Indigenous Essential Services assets. Provide technical leadership in reliability analysis, performance measurement, asset management and regulatory reporting to support evidence-based investment, maintenance and operational decision making.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Ankur Maheshwari on 0456 637 490 or ankur.maheshwari@powerwater.com.au
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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 Learn about Remote Essential Services Operators Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website
Find out more about the Maningrida planned power outage.
Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Stuart Park.
We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection.
Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#3132998Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Stuart Park.
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 Virginia.
We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection.
Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#3237703Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Virginia.
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.
