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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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Diverse career opportunities

Manager Asset Strategy and Risk

Executive Contract Officer 1 - Remuneration Package $240,105 - $257,800 (including salary )

Darwin Closes 22/11/2026

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: Contact Ankur Maheshwari on 0456 637 490 for further information about the position

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Principal Investment Development

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

Darwin Closes 16/11/2026

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: Victor Laurent at Victor.Laurent@hays.com.au

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Project Delivery Planning Manager

Senior Technical Coordinator - Remuneration Package $209,328 - $229,237 (including salary $185,445 - $203,226)

Darwin Closes 23/11/2026

Vacancy Number: 047590

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Provide comprehensive planning and schedule development and maintenance across the Project Delivery Management projects and programs. This role is pivotal in optimising resource allocation across competing priorities and overseeing the planning and coordination of work in the team. This role requires a highly organised and analytical individual who has experience navigating complex environments to support strategic decision making.

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

Contact: Ali Dbouk on 0483 200 554

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Manager Supplier Relationship

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

Darwin Closes 15/11/2026

Vacancy Number: 013361

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Provide strategic leadership of Supplier Relationship Management to maximise value across the contract lifecycle and manage commercial and operational risk for Power and Water Corporation. Lead a high performing team to deliver strong commercial outcomes through disciplined application of the contract management framework, enabling contract users to realise full value and minimise contract leakage. Build organisational capability and embed best practice contract management to position Power and Water as a leader in Supplier Relationship Management. Selection will be made at the 4PR or 4AD level depending on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.

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

Contact: Tony Chen, 0455 473 675

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Scheduler, Overhead

Technical Coordinator - Remuneration Package $167,554 - $209,328 (including salary $148,139 - $185,445)

Darwin Closes 18/11/2026

Vacancy Number: 013893

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Develop and maintain work schedules that optimise resource utilisation and support the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of overhead network works.

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

Contact: Luke Garrett on 0401 728 922 or Jai Petch on 0401 117 512

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Water and Sewerage Technician

Trade Technical - Remuneration Package $100,111 - $153,900 (including salary $81,729 - $129,767)

Alice Springs Closes 30/11/2026

Vacancy Number: 023988

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

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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.

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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 Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website