Job Description Northern Territory Government
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Function profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds Networks Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the
organisation.
Business Insight Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation’s goals.
Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Develops Talent Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation’s goals.
Drives engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation
achieve its objectives, and shape the culture through living the values.
Drives results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Financial Acumen Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business
decisions.
Managing conflict and ambiguity Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Making good and timely
decisions that keep the organisation moving forward.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 6 No. of Indirect Reports 8
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Board, Executive Leadership Team, Senior
Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers
COMPLIANCE: We expect you to:
- Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates
achievement through its people
- Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero
Harm
- Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Standards of Behaviour, Management
Standards and Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power and
Water risk management framework
- Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate • Extensive experience in translating the principles and
successful teams at a senior management level practises of asset management into strategic and
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, with a tactical planning, maintenance and capital delivery
commercial mind-set and a proven ability to be an programs
advocate for change and continuous improvement • Significant experience in the application of risk
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a positive management principles, identifying and meeting
workplace culture and environment compliance obligations within a regulated environment
• High level business acumen, personal organisation and • Significant experience leading a team through
professionalism with the ability to plan, prioritise and organisational change
manage competing demands
- Demonstrated and highly developed interpersonal and
negotiation skills with a proven ability to work effectively
across staff and key stakeholders
Desirable • Degree-level qualifications in a relevant discipline and • Familiarity with the ANZECC and Australian Drinking
post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline Water Guidelines
• An understanding of Power and Water’s business • Familiarity with the Water Services Association of
environment and the framework of government, Australia codes relevant to Power and Water’s
legislative and regulatory environment in which it operation
operates • Familiarity with contemporary contract delivery models
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Stephen Vlahovic, Water Services Executive General Manager on 0401 114 812 or [email protected] for further
information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and the value of a fully maintained
motor vehicle.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355376 Approved August 2026
Vacancy Closes 21/09/2026 Stephen Vlahovic, Executive General Manager – Water Services
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