Join our team of line workers
Where working for the Territory takes you places
Our line workers keep power services running in the Northern Territory. If you have experience with overhead, underground, or high-voltage work, we want you on our team. We deliver essential power services to urban, regional and remote communities - often in some of the most unique places in Australia.
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Power and Water provides a wide range of career development opportunities, whether you are just starting out or are an experienced trade specialist looking to take the next step.
A career with us can open the door to new skills, new roles and great opportunities.
Work-life balance
We know life gets busy. We offer support to help our employees balance work and home life.
Our workplace arrangements include flexible work options, carers leave and recreation leave.
Supportive team
At Power and Water, you will be part of a team that supports you, values your ideas and helps make a difference in the lives of Territorians.
Join a team that values collaboration, innovation and respect.
Current Line Workers vacancies
Explore current line worker opportunities with Power and Water. Select a vacancy to read more about the role.
- Vacancy number
- 013477
- Classification
- Trade Technical - Remuneration Package $100,111 - $153,900 (including salary $81,729 - $129,767)
- Location
- Darwin
About the role
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,
Phone: 0421 871 809
- Vacancy number
- 031000
- Classification
- Trade Technical - Remuneration Package $100,111 - $153,900 (including salary $81,729 - $129,767)
- Location
- Katherine
About the role
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,
Phone: 0427 599 589
- Vacancy number
- 030991
- Classification
- Trade Technical - Remuneration Package $100,111 - $153,900 (including salary $81,729 - $129,767)
- Location
- Tennant Creek
About the role
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,
Phone: 0429 588 717
Diverse opportunities

Diverse career opportunities
The scale of what we do at Power and Water is huge. And that means the career opportunities are equally as significant.
An open door to adventure
We operate in some of the most scenic and exciting locations the Territory has to offer. Explore where a career with Power and Water might take you.
What we offer
Competitive salary
6 weeks of annual leave
Meaningful work-life balance initiatives
Support to grow your career
Yearly safety bonus
Industry-specific allowances
Professional development and training
Opportunities to work across the Territory