Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Senior Power System Engineer – Forecasting and Dispatch
Classification Band 3 Professional Position No. 42443
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Core Operations Location Darwin
Reports to Team Lead- Forecasting and Dispatch Reports to P/No. 49243
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Assist in the assessment and operation of the Northern Territory electricity system and market to ensure secure, reliable, efficient, and safe
outcomes. Apply professional engineering analysis and provide operational support to forecasting and dispatch functions. Contribute to the
development and continuous improvement of operational tools, processes and assist in the preparation and publication of operational
documentation, including industry consultation materials and market operation reports. Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, Technical
Codes, procedures, and system control operational requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Utilising extensive experience and knowledge on multiple electrical engineering fields (i.e. Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Asset
Management, Protection, Control Systems) in contributing to the development and review of technical envelope of Northern Territory power
systems in response to Code Participants advice, while ensuring compliance with various Technical Codes and Legislation in the Northern
Territory.
- Produce a range of reporting including demand forecast reports, adequacy reports for supply demand balance, power system incidents
reports, compliance reports, and power system connection reports as per various Technical Code requirements.
- Maintain and enhance operational forecasting tools and power system models, and apply in-house analytical models to evaluate reserve
adequacy, firming requirements, and the interaction with key system security parameters, including rate of change of frequency, contingency
conditions, and overall supply adequacy.
- Act as the subject matter expert representing the Forecasting and Dispatch team in electricity reform initiatives and projects, providing
technical advice to ensure alignment with operational requirements, market frameworks, and system security objectives.
- Managing minor and major electrical engineering projects. This includes developing project documentations, highlight/update reports and
business cases and conducting project planning, resource allocation and stakeholder management.
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
LAST UPDATED: June 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
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