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: 013779
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Contributes to operational effectiveness by coordinating and overseeing the repairs, maintenance and operation of Power and Water’s assets associated with water and wastewater systems across major and minor centres and remote communities assigned to the Southern region.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Mark Jones on 0427 772 467
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: 041894
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: The central objective of this role to is to bring extensive operational experience and leadership into operational planning to support the real time control room in maintaining power system security and reliability under all operating conditions, while meeting internal and external stakeholder requirements and expectations. The role seeks to provide technical and operational advice to inform and influence ongoing development and reform activities to relevant government agencies, other Power and Water business units, consultants and proponents. The role is responsible for engineering duties for the approval of near-term planning assessments, approval of operational risk planning and assessments, and operational plans and reports in line with the System Control objectives for the secure, reliable, safe and cost-effective operation of Northern Territory regulated power systems.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Jake Saunders on 0401 114 668
Vacancy Number: 018740
Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time
Primary objective: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive General Manager Power Services assumes a strategic role in the overall definition of the Power and Water strategy from a Power Services Delivery and Asset Management perspective to ensure continuity of power supply to all customers in the Northern Territory through power assets. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Jodie Wheeler on 0405 540 688
Vacancy Number: 036075
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Carry out routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water and wastewater systems in Alice Springs 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 Field Supervisor on 08 8951 7371
Vacancy Number: 013524
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Support the development, management and monitoring of the Power and Water Integrated Works Program, which defines the annual work plans for capital and maintenance work.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Sam Creek on 0429 637 054
Vacancy Number: 031036
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Contribute to the effective use of Water Services data and systems by providing high-quality analysis and insights that support operational planning, improve data-driven decision-making, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimisation. Selection will be made at the 2ACS or 2PR level depending on the qualification of the successful applicant.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Rafael Chan on 08 8985 7114 or rafael.chan@powerwater.com.au
Vacancy Number: 013933
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: 022632
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: Provide superior professional financial accounting, taxation and regulatory reporting services for Power and Water Corporation.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: Ali Malik Senior Manager, Corporate Finance on 08 8985 8538
Vacancy Number: 013896
Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Primary objective: The Senior Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Design Engineer provides high level engineering, power systems Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition design and strategic advice for the delivery of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition services to relevant stakeholders. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition design engineering services cover architecture, asset planning, design specification, configuration, installation, support and maintenance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems associated with the power, gas and associated distribution networks throughout the Northern Territory. The Senior Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Design Engineer reports to the Manager Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and contributes to delivery of outcomes by the broader Operational Technology function within the Core Operations business unit.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy
Contact: David Yolo on 0407 946 112
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
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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
Infrastructure Vegetation Management Services Australia will be trimming vegetation in the area.
Infrastructure Vegetation Management Services Australia will be trimming vegetation in the area.
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.
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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.
