Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Technical Specialist

Classification Technical Specialist Position No. 27607

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin

Reports to Field Supervisor Test & Protection Reports to P/No. 13611

Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies
Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
diversity and Special for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for
Measures this position and the merit process, click here
recruitment plans 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

Contribute to the efficiency and reliability of the Northern Territory’s electrical power transmission and distribution networks by providing high level
testing and commissioning expertise on all High Voltage plant and associated control and protection systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Functional
• Provide high level technical advice and practical expertise in the testing of complex protection schemes including associated secondary circuits,

relays and IED’s

- Contribute to the safe and efficient commissioning and maintenance of substation’s high voltage electrical plant such as switch boards,

instrument transformers and power transformers, as well as their associated secondary protection systems.

- Carry out testing procedures in line with organisational and national standards prior to subsequent energisation
- Undertake High Voltage testing on all plant and equipment associated with power transmission and distribution, in the field or in the High

Voltage Test laboratory.

- Contribute to the effective transfer and sharing of knowledge across the organisation and the maintenance of the corporation’s quality rating

by documenting processes, procedures and techniques developed for undertaking complex technical tasks. Assist in building the capability of
the team by mentoring staff and identifying areas of need for technical training.

Safety




• Complies with all legislation and codes of practice related to safety and electricity regulation.

- Complies with all PWC safety policies and procedures
- Proactive and takes all practicable steps to ensure own safety, the safety of contractors, the public, PWC staff and their property
- Records all non- compliance with safety practices and subsequent corrective actions
- Protects the workplace in accordance with corporate standards and operational legislative compliance

Customer

- Interact with customers and the community in regard to all activities, always acting in accordance with Power & Water’s values and the code of

conduct.

- Refer customer complaints and issues to the relevant Field Supervisor as required

Quality
• Ensure the work undertaken is completed in accordance with PWC standards, procedures and work
Commercial
• Report any potential cost impacts (time, contractor, site changes etc) to relevant personnel

- Proactively search for potential efficiency gains in the way the sections tasks are undertaken.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

AT POWER AND WATER:

Job Description Northern Territory Government
Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve

common goals.
Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.

Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.

Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: Senior Manager Specialised Services, Field Supervisor T&P;, Senior HV Test &Field; Test Engineers, Test &

Protection Staff Asset management staff, Dispatcher Specialised Services, Trainees & Apprentices

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 (if applicable)
- Undertake “call out” duties and participate in the sections “On Call” roster
- Travel across the Northern Territory as directed in order to complete the duties associated with the position

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification & Skills Experience

Essential • A Diploma of Electrical or Power Engineering or • Demonstrated understanding of secure work practices
approved equivalent, recognised to Australian applied to risk and hazard management, associated
Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 and a minimum with an electrical network, in a field environment.
of a National Restricted Licence Category • Experience with the installation or testing of complex
'Instrumentation and Control Equipment' (or are control circuitry such as process control, scheme
eligible to attain) OR a recognised Australian “A” automation, SCADA and protection circuits
grade Electrical licence, • Significant exposure to field-based construction,

- A current NT driver’s license or the ability to obtain. testing or maintenance of electrical plant
- Strong fault finding & analytical skills along with the

ability to think critically to diagnose and resolve issues
effectively.

- A high level of computer skills (both hardware and

software) and the ability to learn new systems, as well
as well-developed oral and written communication
skills.

- Self-motivated with the capability to work

independently with minimal supervision and the
ability to interact effectively with people of diverse
team environment.

Desirable • High Risk licence types LF and WP • Involvement with the construction and/or

- Access to Apparatus authorisations associated with commissioning of zone substation infrastructure.

the utility industry. • Experience in automated test equipment such as the

- Knowledge of utility-based assets such as switch Omicron CMC & CPC range

boards, instrument transformers, power transformers • Experience with Primary and Secondary system
and their associated control & protection circuits testing associated with Zone Substation assets.

AT POWER AND WATER:

Job Description Northern Territory Government
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Steve Bennett on 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.
4. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination.

Apply Online Approved June 2026

Vacancy Closes 29/08/2026 Belinda Small – Executive General Manager, Power Services

AT POWER AND WATER:

📌 Technical Specialist (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin