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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.

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Current Power and Water vacancies

Senior Manager Regulation, Economics and Pricing

Executive Contract Officer 2 - Remuneration Package $247,170 - $265,020 (including salary )

Darwin Closes 28/11/2024

Vacancy Number: 041028

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Lead the Regulation, Economics and Pricing team by refining and implementing Power and Water Corporation’s economic regulatory strategies that deliver on our commercial and regulatory obligations, and significantly contributes to the achievement of strategic 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: John Zahra at Engage People on 08 7905 4704

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Manager Economics and Pricing

Executive Contract Officer 1 - Remuneration Package $226,322 - $243,001 (including salary )

Darwin Closes 28/11/2024

Vacancy Number: 030161

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Lead the Economics and Pricing team by refining and implementing Power and Water Corporation’s economic regulatory strategies that deliver on our commercial and regulatory obligations, and significantly contributes to the achievement of strategic 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: John Zahra at Engage People on 08 7905 4704

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Manager Regulation

Executive Contract Officer 1 - Remuneration Package $226,322 - $243,001 (including salary )

Darwin Closes 28/11/2024

Vacancy Number: 022422

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Lead the Regulation team by refining and implementing Power and Water Corporation’s economic regulatory strategies that deliver on our commercial and regulatory obligations, and significantly contributes to the achievement of strategic 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: John Zahra at Engage People on 08 7905 4704

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Principal Analyst Economics and Pricing

PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT - Remuneration Package $178,979 - $206,691 (including salary $153,730 - $177,758)

Darwin Closes 03/12/2024

Vacancy Number: 015676

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Provide professional economic advice and commercial guidance on the business activities of Power and Water Corporation, undertaking duties across projects dealing with regulatory, pricing and economic analysis matters, ensuring the corporation is meeting its regulatory obligations.

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

Contact: Andrew Gniel on 0413 360 296

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Customer Connections Officer

Technical Coordinator - Remuneration Package $167,554 - $209,328 (including salary $143,824 - $180,044)

Alice Springs Closes 01/12/2024

Vacancy Number: 013841

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Manage a centre of excellence for customer related connections and coordinate with electrical installers, retailers, consultants and Power and Water work groups to ensure customers’ new electrical connections and upgraded connections are completed within nominated timeframes and in line with electricity supply industry codes.

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

Contact: Thanh Tang on 08 8924 5729

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Senior Manager Specialised Services

Executive Contract Officer 2 - Remuneration Package $247,170 - $265,020 (including salary )

Darwin Closes 01/12/2024

Vacancy Number: 013354

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Deliver Power Services’ capital and maintenance programmes associated with Substation, Test and Protection, and Field Metering and to ensure that all ongoing maintenance and major capital works are delivered in accordance with their safety, financial and quality plans; Oversee the delivery of IES capital and maintenance programmes associated with the Remote Electrical and Generation Services for 56 remote power stations across 72 remote communities throughout the Northern Territory and ensuring safe, compliant, effective and efficient Service Delivery for Customers. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

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

Contact: Belinda Small on 0417 473 621

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Lineworker / Electrical Fitter Mechanic

Trade Technical - Remuneration Package $100,111 - $153,900 (including salary $79,349 - $125,987)

Tennant Creek Closes 03/12/2024

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

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Tips for applying

The merit principle

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.

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The difference between selection criteria and merit criteria

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.

How you can show merit

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.

Meeting the selection criteria

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.

Meeting the selection criteria

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.

About potential

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.

About skills

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.

If you don’t have formal qualifications

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.

Learn about Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Graduates Learn about Remote Essential Services Operators Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website