JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title Asset Engineer – Balance of Plant
Position number 40064 Location Darwin
Designation Band 3 Professional
Reports to (position title) Principal Mechanical Engineer
Northern Territory Government
Information for applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information for applicants and example applications see: http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe
Territory Generation values diversity in the workplace that represents the community. Therefore, under
Special Measures an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this
vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to the OCPE website.
Information about selected If you accept this position, a summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications, experience,
applicant’s merit skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further information see: http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe
Organisational context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to
provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory’s trusted and respected energy
services business.
Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are
Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).
We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective and we are committed to a workplace that supports
people from all backgrounds.
Employee responsibilities
You work as part of a team to safely and efficiently meet your agreed objectives which contribute to the shared vision for Territory
Generation. You actively demonstrate the organisation’s values and take accountability for your performance and behaviour. Key
responsibilities:
- Demonstrates an awareness of the Vision and objectives of the Corporation.
- Develops individual objectives and, where requested by direct supervisor, adjusts priorities to the needs of the
business.
Focus
- Tracks own performance in line with objectives on a regular basis.
- Actively participates in performance reviews and feedback processes.
- Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure.
- Demonstrate the organisation’s values.
- Conduct business in line with the values and high ethical standards – considers values in business interactions;
Integrity • Ensures compliance with legal, governance and policy requirements;
- Deliver on commitments – where commitments cannot be delivered on, communicates openly and honestly and sets
new timelines for delivery.
- Takes accountability and responsibility for own actions;
Respect • Readily shares knowledge and expertise with others;
- Actively supports the team and organisational goals;
- Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Demonstrates safe working behaviours in order to achieve an incident free and safe workplace;
Safety • Develops personal safety objectives;
- Challenges unsafe behaviours from team mates;
- Monitors and takes ownership of own safety performance.
- Helps team mates feel valued and included in discussions;
- Places higher priority on team than individual goals;
Teamwork
- Shares important or relevant information with team or other affected stakeholders in a timely manner;
- Speaks positively of team mates and other employees;
- Focuses on personal growth and addresses development gaps which will help the achievement of performance goals.
Role responsibilities
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of asset management strategies and services for balance of plant
power generation assets.
Your accountabilities include:
1. Provide specialist professional advice on and manage the development, implementation and ongoing management of balance of
plant assets including the development and implementation of asset management strategies and plans.
2. Provide advice and input to new plant asset proposals on the economic viability of the project particularly in relation to whole of
life asset management costs and feasibility and end of life issues.
3. Investigate and report on plant failures and abnormal occurrences.
Employee JD Template Version : 1.0 P a g e | 1 Date: June 2026
