Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Water and Sewer Technician
Classification Trade Technical Position No. 13933

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Water Services Location Tennant Creek

Reports to Regional South – Field Supervisor Reports to P/No. 18700

Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for

Inclusion and diversity vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an

and Special Measures adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about

recruitment plans applying for this position and the merit process, click here
Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority
consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here

Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
Applicants qualifications listed in your application. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here
Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
Merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Carry out routine operation, maintenance and servicing of water and wastewater systems in Tennant Creek, Elliot and New Castle Waters and provide
support throughout the Northern Territory as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Functional
• Safely perform operation, maintenance, repair and replacement tasks on water and wastewater assets.

- Assess asset condition to support reliable system performance.
- Record all required work and asset information in approved systems for work order completion.
- Work professionally and in line with Power and Water procedures, including Confined Space, SCBA, and facial hair compliance requirements.
- Provide a high level of customer service through direct interaction, fostering positive relationships to represent the obligations of Power and

Water.

- Participate in an on‑call roster to respond to after‑hours faults.
- Contribute as an active team member, rotating through water and sewer roles to support technical development.
- Provide operational support to other regions across the Northern Territory as needed, including travel to minor centres and remote locations

when required.
Leadership




• Works collaboratively with others.

- Delivers on commitments.
- Able to communicate to diverse audiences.
- Makes an effort to understand change and is resilient in the face of change.

Safety and Environment
• Take all practicable steps to ensure your own safety, the safety of PWC staff, contractors, the public and their property.

- Be aware of, and seek to avoid or reduce, the environmental impact of activities.

Customer
• Seek to provide a high standard of customer service with timely responses to enquiries or service requests.
Quality
• Understand and apply established processes and procedures, offering suggestions for improvement

AT POWER AND WATER:

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 transparent 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 Water or Wastewater Operations • Demonstrated experience in the operation and
or relevant Trade Qualification with equivalent skills and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and
knowledge. reticulation systems.

• Ability to work as a key player in a small team environment • Positive knowledge and experience of Work Health safety
and foster positive working relationships across a (WHS), environmental and quality standards relating to
culturally diverse range of customers. the water industry.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret system drawings. • Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call roster

• Current NT drivers’ license or the ability to obtain. • Willingness and ability to travel to minor centres and
remote locations as needed, including via light aircraft or
road travel.

Desirable • Heavy Rigid Driver’s License. • Experience with MS Office software particularly Word and

- Vehicle loading crane and Forklift license. Microsoft Outlook and the use of iPads or other
- Confined space entry, breathing apparatus and working at communication technology with apps for data receipt,

heights training certificates. collection and reporting.
• Monitor and operate liquefied chlorine gas disinfection • Experience in the use of SCADA systems for system

processes training monitoring and fault finding.

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Mark Jones on 0427 772 467 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 and the

value of an extra week’s annual leave.
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=352433 Approved

Vacancy Closes: 03/08/2026 Martin O’Neill – Senior Manager Service Delivery, South

AT POWER AND WATER:

📌 Water and Sewer Technician (Tennant Creek)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Tennant Creek