Specialist Water Systems Engineer

Power and Water Corporation -
Darwin NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
3 hours ago

Qualifications

Management
Engineering
Analysis skills

Full Job Description

Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Specialist Water Systems Engineer
Classification Science and Engineering Professional Band 3PR Position No. 47703
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Water Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Water Systems & Quality Reports to P/No. 23200

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
Provide specialist technical advice and direction that supports the sustainable and efficient operation of drinking water source systems across the
Northern Territory. Support service delivery staff, develop and contribute to operational plans/manuals and implement related programs that
monitor and optimise water security.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Functional
 Provide technical support and guidance to service delivery on operation of groundwater systems, maintenance planning, efficiency

improvements and risk management.
 Management of groundwater (water level) monitoring program implementation, database management, data analysis and reporting, including

procurement, management and coordination of Contractors.
 Coordinate operational water asset (e.g. borefield infrastructure) assessment/investigations in response to operational issues and advise on

optimal strategies to address.
 Contribute to the preparation of operational plans/manuals and procedures and support emergency planning activities.
 Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and

strategies.
 Participate in the on-call roster by manning the afterhours mobile phone to provide assistance to the business as required.

Leadership
 Builds relationships and encourages collaboration
 Accountable and holds others accountable for meeting commitments
 Uses different techniques to communicate to audiences
 Helps promote change and is prepared to take on new challenges

Safety and Environment
 Take all practicable steps to ensure your own safety, the safety of PWC staff and contractors, the public and their property.
 Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety through field audits, risk assessments and hazard management strategies.
 Contribute to timely and accurate investigations as part of an ICAM (Incident cause analysis method) team
 Seek to reduce the environmental impact of the organisation through compliance with legislative, regulatory and licence requirements.

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.

LAST UPDATED: May 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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Job Description Northern Territory Government
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 No. of Indirect Reports
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 & Skills Experience

Essential  Mandatory minimum 3 – 4 year Science or  Demonstrated experience in preparation and
Engineering degree recognised in Australia. management of tenders and contracts; experience in

 Demonstrated high level of investigative and government business systems and processes relating
analytical skills, and demonstrated experience in to procurement and contract management
writing technical reports and procedures  Demonstrated extensive experience at compiling and

 Demonstrated collaborative interpersonal skills analysing data and preparation of technical reports.
and attributes to enable effective teamwork and  Demonstrated project planning and project
maintain positive working relationships with management experience including management of
stakeholders including co-workers, customers and consultants and contractors
the general public

 Proven practical understanding of groundwater
systems and / or water supply from groundwater
sources.

Desirable  Qualification in water engineering, hydrogeology,  Demonstrated experience with managing and/or
groundwater management or a closely related field delivering groundwater monitoring programs

 Demonstrated practical experience of operational
catchment and reservoir management practices,
hydrogeological and/or groundwater engineering
practices and/or operation of water supply and
sewer systems, wastewater treatment and reuse
systems

 Demonstrated experience working in remote
environments

 Willingness and ability to travel to and work in
remote communities and environments for short
duration

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Mahesh Ankolekar at 0401 117 933 Mahesh Ankolekar 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 annual leave loading.
Apply Online: Approved May 2026
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349040
Vacancy Closes: 29/06/2026 Stephen Vlahovic Executive General Manager – Water

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