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: 46240009

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: This role is responsible for providing expertise in the design, documentation, delivery, commissioning and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and control systems, associated with water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the Northern Territory including remote Indigenous communities. Selection will be made at the 3PR or STS level depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

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: Chris Chin on 0401 114 900

Vacancy Number: 027737

Vacancy Types: Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Primary objective: Lead the delivery and build capability of stakeholder and community engagement on behalf of Power and Water.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, go to the OCPE website.

Contact: Emmanuelle Clarke, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs on 0438 931 260.

Vacancy Number: 024089

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Ensure that crews, plant and equipment are scheduled and fully utilised in delivering the works plan.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, go to the OCPE website

Contact: Marnie Scobie on 0438 984 077 or marnie.scobie@powerwater.com.au

Vacancy Number: 044620

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Ensure that crews, plant and equipment are scheduled and fully utilised in delivering the works plan This vacancy may be available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, go to the OCPE website.

Contact: Marnie Scobie on 0438 984 077

Vacancy Number: 027154

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Responsible for making timely and competent decisions for both planned and unplanned events, market and dispatch within the operating parameters of the Generation, Transmission and Distribution systems within Northern Territory. As leader of a power system control room shift team the role monitors, operates and controls to ensure secure, safe and efficient power supply. This is carried out in compliance with various Technical Codes, policies, procedures and work instructions. The role supports the team in response to customer enquiries associated with Power and Water Corporation delivered services throughout the Northern Territory.

Special Instructions: PWC 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: Vernon Lee on 08 8924 6502

Vacancy Number: 044826

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Provide high-quality specialist financial management guidance, leadership and insight to develop and deliver the finance improvement program initiatives within the Finance and Business Services Business Unit Plan. The finance foundation initiatives support Power and Water’s strategic initiatives, including strengthening our operational and commercial performance to deliver sustainable value to our customer and shareholder.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, go to the OCPE website.

Contact: Michael Hoare, Senior Manager Finance Foundations on 0417 851 728

Vacancy Number: 025671

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: The role will coordinate Power and Water’s Development Activities primarily for remote communities under the Indigenous Essential Services Framework and gifted assets process; enabling efficient achievement of new customer connections (Land Subdivision and Building Connections) to its network. This vacancy may be available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Special Instructions: Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, go to the OCPE website.

Contact: Chris Seccull on 0427 728 451

Vacancy Number: 013480

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: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Vaughan Roads on 0484 005 936 or vaughan.roads@powerwater.com.au

Vacancy Number: 042000

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Responsible for the coordination of reporting, presentation and analysis of cost drivers, forecasts and budgets to respective business units. Further responsibilities include report design, analysis of key performance indicators, financial modelling, financial presentations and management reporting through the Finance Business Partner.

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

Contact: Sarfraz Khan on 08 8924 5069 / 08 8985 7114

Vacancy Number: 022423

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Reporting to the Facilities Operations Manager, the Operations and Project Coordinator plays a key role in efficiently managing and coordinating technical projects related to facility maintenance and operations. This includes providing contract and operational support to the business, overseeing project/program timelines, allocating resources effectively and ensuring successful project/program delivery while also fulfilling protective security responsibilities. Additionally, the Operations and Project Coordinator is tasked with supervising staff, offering technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Special Instructions: Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Paul Crijns on 08 8924 5018

Vacancy Number: 031608

Vacancy Types: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Primary objective: Be the lead engineer for innovation projects to develop Distributed Energy Resources, Demand Side Management and Dynamic Operating Envelopes on the regulated and un-regulated networks of Power and Water Corporation, enabling Renewable Energy targets. Proactively investigate foreseeable Distributed Energy Resources challenges, prepare technical solutions and support customers in adopting new Power Technology. Identify improvements to mature the Northern Territory’s Embedded Generation connection processes and compliance with regulatory instruments for the Basic and Negotiated applications.

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: Shaun De Zylva on 08 8924 5125

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.