Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Water and Sewerage Technician
Classification Trade Technical Position No. 36075
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Water Services Location Alice Springs
Reports to Regional Alice Springs – Field Supervisor Reports to P/No. 13758
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Inclusion and diversity and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
and Special Measures for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for
recruitment plans this position and the merit process, click here
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
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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
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Carry out routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water and wastewater systems in Alice Springs and provide support throughout the
Northern Territory as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Functional
• Safely perform operation, maintenance, repair and replacement tasks on water and wastewater assets.
- Assess asset condition to support reliable system performance.
- Record all required work and asset information in approved systems for work order completion.
- Work professionally and in line with Power and Water procedures, including Confined Space, SCBA, and facial hair compliance requirements.
- Provide a high level of customer service through direct interaction, fostering positive relationships to represent the obligations of Power and
Water.
- Participate in an on‑call roster to respond to after‑hours faults.
- Contribute as an active team member, rotating through water and sewer roles to support technical development.
- Provide operational support to other regions across the Northern Territory as needed, including travel to minor centres and remote locations
when required.
Leadership
• Works collaboratively with others.
- Delivers on commitments.
- Able to communicate to diverse audiences.
- Makes an effort to understand change and is resilient in the face of change.
Safety and Environment
• Take all practicable steps to ensure your own safety, the safety of PWC staff, contractors, the public and their property.
- Be aware of, and seek to avoid or reduce, the environmental impact of activities.
Customer
• Seek to provide a high standard of customer service with timely responses to enquiries or service requests.
Quality
• Understand and apply established processes and procedures, offering suggestions for improvement
COMPETENCY PROFILE “HOW” to do it (Manager of Self profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Ensures accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Action orientated Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and
enthusiasm.
Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the
unique needs of diverse audiences.
Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared obligations.
Instils trust and values difference Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while
recognising the value that diverse perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.
AT POWER AND WATER:
