Band 3 Professional - (Remuneration Package Range $159,831 - $189,392
(including salary $137,128 - $162,759)
Power Services
Darwin
One ongoing vacancy is available

About us
Power and Water Corporation is a Northern Territory Government (NTG) owned utility that operates across a geographic area of 1.3 million square kilometres and within a range of diverse environmental conditions, ranging from the arid dry of the central desert to the tropical monsoon of the top end. The corporation generates, transmits and distributes electricity, supplies water and wastewater treatment services across the Northern Territory (NT) for the benefit of residents, including remote and isolated Aboriginal communities and outstations.

An excellent opportunity now exists for a Scientific or Engineering professional degree holder recognised for Professional Membership with Engineer Australia to join our experienced and successful corporation based in Darwin, Northern Territory. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their experience in an asset or maintenance management role within energy or utilities industry, demonstrating good understanding of the principles and practices associated with maintaining power network assets. The candidate shall possess advanced problem-solving and analysis skills with good experience in analysis of asset conditions and performance. Level of appointment will depend on qualification, skill, knowledge and experience.

About the Territory
The Northern Territory, the gateway to Australia, packed full of adventure, activity and culture, is truly one of a kind lifestyle and experience. Immerse yourself in indigenous stories, artworks and ancient traditions spanning more than 60,000 years. Adventure through the red desert sands to the famous Uluru or to the tropical landscapes and waterfalls of our very own Kakadu National Park, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Park and so much more. Enjoy our very own annual Bass in the Grass tropical music festival or cast a line and catch your very own million-dollar barramundi. That’s right $1,000,000 for catching a tagged barramundi! We really do take our fishing seriously.

War history buffs, Darwin was subject to more bombs than Pearl Harbour in World War II and is the home too much of Australia’s war history with multiple museums, tours and commemorative attractions including a B52 Bomber. If travel is your thing, the NT is on the doorstep of Asia with Bali within 3 hours of flight, that’s not a bad way to spend the weekend. The best part is you now have the chance to experience Australia’s best kept secret, the Northern Territory of Australia.

About you
To succeed in this role, you will hold the following mandatory qualifications, skills and experience:

Mandatory minimum 3 or 4 year Science or Engineering degree recognised in Australia.

The ability to interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Highly developed problem solving and analysis skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g. macros) or other database tools.

Experience in an asset or maintenance management role within the energy or utilities industry.

Demonstrated experience of the principles and practices associated with maintaining transmission and distribution assets.

Experience in analysis of asset failures, condition, and performance.

Demonstrated experience in project planning and management skills.

Sound working knowledge in the use of maintenance management systems.

What’s on offer?
There has never been a more exciting time to join Power and Water. If you want to help shape the future of the Territories own multi utility, consider us for your next move and you can experience:

A highly competitive salary and allowances with excellent EBA conditions

Well considered work life balance initiatives including six weeks annual leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities towards superannuation

Regular professional development and training opportunities

A strong Zero Harm safety culture: Safety of our teams, customers and communities is priority.

Diverse and inclusive workplace with all employees contributing towards cultural initiatives across our business.

Access to professional short-term professional, confidential counselling assistance under Employee Assistance Program

Internal reward and recognition initiatives focus on recognising employees all year around through various programs

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Farhan Yousef on 0487 000 241

Quote vacancy number: 13332
Closing date: 11/08/2025

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search