Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Technical Coordinator Electrical
Classification Technical Coordinator Position No. 13438
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Power Services, Remote Electrical Location Darwin, Alice Springs
Reports to Manager Remote Power Services Reports to P/No. 40808
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies
Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
diversity and Special for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for
Measures this position and the merit process, click here
recruitment plans Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority
consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here
Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
Applicants qualifications listed in your application. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here
Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
Merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Conduct technical investigations, prepare specifications, supervise routine specific and routine contracts and provide technical and administrative
advice on activities associated with operations and maintenance of power distribution networks, diesel generation systems as well as utility scale
solar power generation systems at Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Investigate power distribution network faults and ensure any remedial actions take place. Monitor utility scale renewable generation systems,
power stations, diagnose faults, organise maintenance and manage any improvements.
- Conduct and supervise maintenance of high and low voltage distribution networks, isolated generation systems, large solar systems and battery
energy storage systems.
- Manage projects to install new generation and electrical distribution systems and upgrade existing installations. This includes inspecting,
authorising, control and costing of the activities and work performance of contractors engaged by Power and Water.
- Monitor budgets, work programs and technical components of specifications and provide estimates for repairs and maintenance projects.
- Participate in a rotating on-call roster to respond to faults and to provide remote assistance.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: Senior Leader Group, Project Manager, All Employees and External Customers
LAST UPDATED: 05 June 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
