JOB DESCRIPTION Northern Territory Government
Job title Electrical Line Worker
Classification Trade Technical Position No. 13477
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Field Supervisor Overhead Reports to P/No. 42024
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Responsible for undertaking installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities on network systems throughout the Northern
Territory, as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Undertake construction, inspection, repair and maintenance activities of electrical distribution and transmission assets.
- Utilise and participate in business systems supporting maintenance, procurement, customer service and network performance.
- Participate in system operational work including field switching.
- Communicate effectively with workmates, supervisors and the general public and establish effective working relationships.
- Participate in training activities to meet organisational requirements.
- Ability to undertake works in regions outside Darwin as may be reasonably required and directed.
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 different perspectives and diverse cultures bring to an
organisation.
Is resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Self-development with self-awareness Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal
development channels, using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive
insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Key Interactions: External Customers
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