Job Description Northern Territory Government
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
No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0
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 • NT A Grade Electrical Workers Licence or • Experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical
ability to obtain. equipment associated with water and wastewater systems, including
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written bores, pumps, motors and switchboards.
communication and negotiation skills. • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of HV distribution
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively equipment and the testing and inspection criteria associated with LV
across a culturally diverse range of customers. installations.
• Current NT Drivers licence or ability to obtain. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the repair and maintaining
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team including of electrical power and control equipment including: Variable Frequency
the ability to meet deadlines and effectively Drives, Motor Control Centres with HMI, PLC and SCADA components.
prioritise workload. • Knowledge and experience of WHS, environmental and quality
standards relating to the water industry.
- Experience in effectively managing a large team of trade employees and
engaging with contractors.
- Ability to participate in an on-call roster as part of 24/7 service coverage,
with readiness to travel to Minor and Remote locations as required.
Desirable • Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation. • Experience in the installation, repair and calibration of instrumentation
- Confined space entry, breathing apparatus, equipment associated with water and wastewater systems.
working at heights certificates. • Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Experience in the use of SCADA systems for system monitoring and fault
diagnostics.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Nicholas Frew on 0401 114 459 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 and the
value of an extra week’s annual leave.
4. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination.
5. Participate in an on-call roster as part of 24/7 service coverage, with readiness to travel to Minor and Remote locations, including via light
aircraft and road if required.
Apply Online Approved March 2026
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344390
Vacancy Closes 10/06/2026 Shane Torr Senior Manager Specialised Services – Water Services
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