Job Description Northern Territory Government
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.
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
No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader
Group, All Employees and external customers and contractors.
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.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • An AQF Certificate lll in Plumbing or Water Industry • Demonstrated experience in the operation and
Operations or relevant Trade Qualification with equivalent maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and
skills and knowledge. reticulation systems.
• Ability to work as a key player in a small team environment • Good knowledge and experience of Work Health safety
and foster positive working relationships across a culturally (WHS), environmental and quality standards relating to the
diverse range of customers. water industry.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret system drawings. • Demonstrated experience at reading and understanding
- Current NT drivers’ license or the ability to obtain. water and wastewater maps and plans.
• Installation and testing of Backflow Prevention Devices • Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call roster
- Willingness and ability to travel to minor centres and
remote locations as needed, including via light aircraft or
road travel.
- Experience operating CCTV sewer inspection equipment
- Experience operating sewerage vacuum systems
- Demonstrated experience using high pressure water jetting
equipment.
Desirable • Heavy Rigid Truck Driver’s License. • Understands the use of Microsoft office suite of products,
- Confined space entry, breathing apparatus and working at record management systems such as Content Manager,
heights training certificates. scheduling and asset maintenance systems such as Maximo
and the use of iPads or other communication technology.
- Ground penetration radiator (GPR) experience
- Experience using logger and correlators
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Cameron Briscoe, Water and Sewer Reticulation North – Field Supervisor on 0401 114 473 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
4. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination.
Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354736 Approved July 2026
Vacancy Closes: 10/09/2026 Martin O’Neill – Senior Manager Service Delivery
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