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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