JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title Maintenance Group Manager

Position Number 13753 Location Darwin

Designation Executive Contract Officer 2

Reports To (Position Title) General Manager, Operations and Maintenance

Northern Territory Government

Information for Applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached
resume/cv. For further information for applicants and example applications see:

Information about Selected Ihft ytpo:u/ /awccwewpt.n tth.giso pvo.asuit/iocnp, ea summary of your merit (including work history,

Applicant’s Merit qualifications, experience, skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further information see:
Organisational Context http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity
to provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory’s trusted and respected
energy services business.

Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values
are Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).

We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective and we are committed to a workplace that
supports people from all backgrounds.

Leadership Responsibilities
As part of the leadership team you are accountable for building, communicating and achieving the shared vision for Territory
Generation. Key responsibilities :

- Share a clear Vision for the future of the organisation;
- Place highest priority on organisational goals and anticipate effects of own area plans, actions and decisions

on other departments within the organisation;
Focus • Drive for results – establish high goals for personal and team accomplishments, hold subordinates

accountable for delivery of goals and use appropriate measurement methods to monitor progress; and

- Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure, target improvement opportunities and develop realistic

timelines and action plans to achieve agreed goals.

- Living the company values – role model for the organisation’s vision and values at all times. Help others

understand the organisation’s vision and values and their importance;

- Lead robust governance and ethical business practices, ensuring compliance with laws regulations and

Integrity governance requirements;

- Apply the comprehensive use of risk management to identify, assess and implement suitable initiatives to

minimise workplace risk; and

- Deliver on commitments.
- Actively listen and seek information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations or needs of peers

and stakeholders to better improve relationships;

- Check for understanding, concern or ideas and where practicable collaboratively develop support for change

Respect and solutions; and

- Appropriately recognise contributions, competencies and potential in others. Look for opportunities to

reinforce, reward or recognise the importance of accomplishment by individuals and teams in supporting the
Values through their actions.

- Champion a culture of safety and proactively lead safety initiatives across the organisation ensuring safety

KPIs are established and achieved;

Safety





- Challenge unsafe behaviours and recognise good safety behaviours; and
- Monitor safety performance ensuring teams take ownership of site and individual performance.
- Contribute to the effective conduct of the executive management team by modelling the values and directing

energy to the achievement of the organisations goals and Vision;

- Coach and guide others in direct team to accomplish work and team objectives by setting specific

Teamwork performance goals and following up as necessary;

- Hold regular team feedback discussions and creates an impact to direct efforts towards achievements and

results;

- Contribute to the ‘One team’ approach by encouraging people to be accountable and take responsibility for

actions; and

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- Work closely with executive management and direct reports to achieve cooperative outcomes benefiting

Territory Generation.

Role Responsibilities

You will provide executive level advice and leadership for the Maintenance Group and manage the maintenance of all power
stations in major centres across the Territory.

Your accountabilities include:

1) Provide executive level leadership and strategic direction to the Maintenance Group Teams to effectively and efficiently
manage the power plant facilities including management of safety, personnel, operations, maintenance, environmental
management, financial performance, planning and scheduling and customer service.

2) Develop and implement change management strategies for the team to build a core capability of people with
appropriate skills and knowledge within a genuine client service culture.

3) Ensure appropriate resourcing levels are managed and maintained to support operational (Production and
Maintenance) requirements and in conjunction with key stakeholders to maximise the efficiency of generated electricity
required to meet power system demand and ancillary services. This includes the efficient utilisation of fuel resources.

4) Provide strategic leadership to drive a positive Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the Region ensuring
safety and environmental KPIs are achieved in compliance with Safety and Environmental Management Plans.

5) Maintain and enhance relationships with key stakeholders to project a positive image of Territory Generation internally
and externally.

6) Actively model Territory Generation’s Values and behave in a manner that is consistent with the Code of Conduct in
order to drive a constructive culture.

7) Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies, safety principles,
corporate values and strategies.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1) Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent
combination of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education or training.

2)



Ability to provide executive level strategic advice on the management of maintenance of all power stations in major
centres across the Territory.

3) Ability to provide executive level strategic direction and leadership to the Maintenance Group Teams with the ability to
obtain wide support and commitment to the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.

4) Demonstrated ability to lead long and short-term planning for asset management and maintenance, with computer-
based maintenance and management systems.

5) High level ability to lead the development and promotion of a positive Health, Safety and Environmental culture across
the Region ensuring safety and environmental KPIs are achieved in compliance with Safety and Environmental
Management Plans.

6) Demonstrated high level knowledge of and experience with the processes involved in the maintenance of an open and
combined cycle gas fired power station and of heavy rotating equipment (gas turbines, compressors, electric motors
and turbo-generators etc) and steam raising plant.

7) Superior interpersonal skills particularly in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution in order
to balance competing demands and influence outcomes.

8) Excellent strategic, analytical and creative skills appropriate to making sound judgements on financial matters, risk
management and resource allocation to achieve high level business objectives.

9) Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the power industry including facility operation, maintenance and overall
asset management.

10) Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen together with the ability to identify corporate risk and apply
appropriate risk management strategies.

11) The selected applicant must be available and willing to undertake extensive travel to major centres in the Northern
Territory.

12) Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies and
corporate values and strategies.

Desirable •

1) Tertiary qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering, process engineering, maintenance management or similar
relevant field.

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Direct Reports

- Maintenance Manager North
- Maintenance Manager South
- Supply Chain Manager

Key Internal Relationships

- Executive Leadership Team
- General Manager Operations and Maintenance
- Deputy CEO Assets and Engineering
- Asset and Engineering Group
- Outage Managers
- Project Managers
- Chief Financial Officer
- General Counsel and Company Secretary
- General Manager People and Safety
- Station Managers

Key External Relationships

- Original Equipment Manufacturers
- Contractors and Suppliers
- Power Water Corporation
- Environment Protection Authority
- NT WorkSafe

No. of Employees Reporting (approx) Direct: 3 Indirect: 55

REVIEW / AUTHORISATION

The successful applicant will be required to provide a national police check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant
from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

The preferred candidate is required to undertake a pre-employment medical and employment is conditional on the outcome.

Approved July 2026 General Manager Operations & Maintenance

Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352888

Applications close: 04/08/2026

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📌 Maintenance Group Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Territory Generation
📍 Darwin