We employ hundreds of Territorians in technical, professional and customer service roles, and there are regular opportunities to join the Power and Water team.

We're a government-owned corporation, offering the benefits and protections of the NT Public Service, along with the chance to be part of the team that keeps the lights on and water running for Territorians every day.

Learn more about working with Power and Water

Current vacancies at Power and Water

Vacancy Number: 013558

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Effectively manage a professional team of Control Room Operators to ensure the secure, reliable and safe operation of the Northern Territory power system is achieved in compliance with various related internal and external obligations. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Vernon Lee on 08 8924 6502

Vacancy Number: 013335

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Responsible for undertaking installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities on network systems throughout the Northern Territory, as required

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Tony Wilson on 0427 599 589

Vacancy Number: 025438

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Support planning and implementation of strategies, programs and projects to reduce risks and improve the management of water sources supplying water to urban and remote communities, with a particular focus on groundwater sources.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Shane Papworth on 08 8995 5836

Vacancy Number: 015686

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: The Senior Manager - Strategy and Architecture is an integral member of the Information, Communication and Technology team who plays a key role for the development of the ICT strategy and architectural roadmap for Power and Water Corporation. The incumbent effectively defines and manages the Enterprise Architecture, domain architecture, roving applications, infrastructure, ensuring that it informs and enables PWC to achieve our business objectives. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Phil Lane 08 8985 8465

Vacancy Number: 013787

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Contributes to operational effectiveness by supporting the asset management and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructures incorporating investigation, design, procurement, documentation, contract management, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are within the time, budget, quality and safety requirements set by Power and Water.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: David Rossi 08 8985 7192

Vacancy Number: 044387

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: The position serves as a leader and principle contributor in providing guidance and adhering to regulatory/legislative matters, Commonwealth and Northern Territory jurisdictions and compliance. The Manager Gas Assurance and Regulations will be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of Power and Water’s gas business as well as provide guidance on compliance matters. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Antoni Murphy on 0429 369 298

Vacancy Number: 46240037

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Perform routine operation, monitoring and maintenance of Water Services assets associated with the potable water supply including Water Treatment plants in the Darwin and surrounding areas.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Danny Browne on 0428 837 309

Vacancy Number: 013858

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Contributes to operational effectiveness by coordinating and overseeing the operations and repairs and maintenance of Power and Water’s water and wastewater systems in Alice Springs and surrounding areas assigned to the Southern Region.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Simon Nicol on 0408 860 390

Vacancy Number: 028094

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: The Revenue and Collections Manager is responsible for providing strategic and people leadership to a multi-disciplined team to ensure the management and optimisation of Power and Waters source revenue streams and collections functions. One vacancy is available, working in Darwin and Alice Springs

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Rachael Garrigan on 0488 559 919

Vacancy Number: 46240040

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Responsible for ensuring Service Transactions activities are processed and actioned in accordance with shareholder, regulatory and customer expectations to ensure the efficient and compliant management of service and market transactions underpinning the Northern Territory’s water and electricity markets, including B2B gateway operations, service orders, contractor performance, and standing data quality. Several ongoing and fixed vacancies are available working in Darwin.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy

Contact: Ty Crowhurst on 08 8924 5802

Vacancy Number: 46240041

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Support the Meter Data Provision function to ensure meter data provision and associated activities are processed and actioned in accordance with shareholder, regulatory and customer expectations for the NT electricity and water markets, ensuring the integrity of meter and standing data is maintained in a timely manner by addressing business and market system exceptions. Two vacancies are available, one ongoing and one fixed for 2 years.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Ellen Anandarajah on 08 892 45813

Vacancy Number: 013573

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Responsible for the coordination and planning of High Voltage switching operations associated with maintenance and construction programs with a focus on safety, efficiency and conformance with System Control obligations.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Contact: Sam Parisi on 08 8924 6502

Vacancy Number: 046041

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Lead a team of internal and external resources in the provision of efficient and effective operation and maintenance of water and wastewater services assigned to remote communities in the Northern region.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Shane Torr on 0401 114 453

Vacancy Number: 013745

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Undertakes responsibility by coordinating and overseeing the operation, repairs and maintenance of Power and Water’s, water and waste water systems within Yulara and Kings Canyon.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Simon Nicol on 0408 860 390

Vacancy Number: 028729

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Undertake tasks associated with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of Power Networks systems and assets, the Lineworker / Electrical Fitter Mechanic will be required to work overtime and attend after hour’s calls on a roster.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Sullim Sallik on 0457 000 060

Hints for applying

In the Northern Territory Public Sector, job selection is based on the merit principle.

Under this principle, Power and Water employs, promotes and transfers employees based on their suitability to:

  • perform relevant duties
  • work in the relevant workplace
  • work in the public sector.

Selection criteria are different to merit criteria. While the selected applicant must meet all the essential selection criteria, they must also have the best knowledge, skill, qualifications and experience to fulfil the role.

A candidate needs to show ambition, direction and a desire to better themselves so the selection panel can determine future potential.

There are lots of different ways to demonstrate merit. The components of merit aren’t always given equal weight. There are times when existing knowledge and experience are the most critical factors in a role. At other times, it’s better to take on someone with less experience but more skill.

For example, your qualifications may not be as high as another candidate, but your work experience and willingness to do what’s needed to add value might be more important to the team.

Or, you could have qualifications that are higher than what we need for the role, but the fact you worked hard to qualify in a special interest area may show your ambition, direction and desire to better yourself.

So, how can you stand out?

For each selection criteria, always consider your:

  • knowledge
  • skills
  • qualifications
  • potential

Give clear examples of each. Write in plain English, using fewer words to say more.

Limit your job application to a one-page summary sheet with an attached resume setting out experience, qualifications, duties and achievements in previous roles, and contact details for current and other relevant referees.

While you can demonstrate your knowledge and qualifications through formal study or work experience, skills and potential are harder to define.

Potential is more than just a feeling we have about someone based on their writing style or personality.

You can show your potential by describing your capabilities.

For example, you might explain how you picked up a new piece of information quickly, came up with an improved way of doing something and shared this with the team or worked flexibly to achieve a goal.

When your referees reinforce your stories of achievement, it strengthens your credibility.

People have lots of different skills, even if they’re working in similar roles. Therefore, it’s vital for you to demonstrate the required skills, as well as those extra skills that place you at an advantage.

If you’re applying for a role in a team, but have mainly worked on your own or without direction, show examples of how you approach collaboration outside of work.

Remember, skills can be transferable. You may not have led a team of engineers, but you have demonstrated leadership through project management. Let us know.

Every year, we take on school leavers and adults to undertake apprenticeships and traineeships in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, plumbing and linework. Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships here.  

If you enjoy working outdoors, with your hands and in your community - becoming an Essential Services Operator may be the job for you.

For more information on how to apply for a job within the public sector, visit the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website.