Northern Territory Government

Job title Field Supervisor Test and Protection

Classification Senior Technical Coordinator Position no. 13611

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business unit Power Services Location Darwin

Reports to Senior Manager Specialised Services Reports to p/no. 13354

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Manage the timely and effective use of multi-disciplined resources to achieve “on time” and “on budget” maintenance and capital works for the

Test and Protection section in a safe and productive manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

Functional

- Support the planning and scheduling process to maximise work completion and minimise down time

- Be accountable for safe, compliant, effective and efficient frontline Power Services functions
- Ensure all projects and jobs are actively managed to ensure safety, efficiency, financial control.
- Provide input into the Planning, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Acceptance into Operational Service, Maintenance, and Renewal of assets
- Ensure workforce is well trained, working with the training team to develop and deliver streamlined practical training
- Manage maintenance and construction activities on Power and Water assets
- Be available to undertake duties on the Specialised Services, Field Supervisor “On Call” roster.
- Scope works and supervise Field Crews in the execution of job activities to ensure works are delivered “on time” and “on budget”

Leadership

- Show leadership through a collaborative and supportive approach. Establish effective expectations and drive performance through clear communication, coaching and a culture of working together.

- Foster a continuous improvement culture; promoting curiosity, innovation, learning, and development
- Identify, lead or support change (and change management) to improve organisational performance
- Develop capability of teams and individuals, including the next generation of leaders
- Cultivate a team approach with consistent messaging, management of expectations and procedure compliance within the team
- Proactively understand and manage team culture and individual wellbeing




- Manage field crew performance by setting and reviewing goals, providing feedback, coaching and instruction and conducting regular site visits

to audit, measure and record work activity and process performance to ensure the effective and efficient operation of resources

Safety

- Complies with all legislation and codes of practice related to safety and electricity regulation, including PWC’s safety policies and procedures.

- Be a recognised Work Health and Safety leader and take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of PWC staff, contractors, the public and self.
- Records all non- compliance with safety practices and subsequent corrective actions and undertake safety investigations
- Implements audits, risk assessment and hazard management strategies
- Protect the environment in accordance with corporate standards and operational legislative compliance

Customer

- Drive exceptional customer service including improvements in response and rectification compliance and communication with customers
- Address any escalated customer complaints, interacting with customers and other groups within Power Services and Customer Services

Quality

- Assist with business compliance with legislated requirements and management systems including WHS, Environment, Quality, Asset

Management, and Information Security
- Undertake general investigations and prepare ad-hoc or routine reports as required
- Conduct field visits to audit quality of work, efficiency and safety to foster a culture of continuous improvement

Commercial

- Assist in managing operating budgets and capital expenditure for the Power Services Team

- Take ownership for the area’s budget, including time sheet accuracy, job costing and appropriate resourcing. Explain variations from budget.
- Assist in Business Case Development justifying work practice changes or to seek additional funding, demonstrating benefits and associated risks.

LAST UPDATED: July 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

AT POWER AND WATER

Northern Territory Government

COMPETENCY PROFILE

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

Builds effective teams Building solid-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 15 No. of Indirect Reports <5





Key Interactions: Asset Management Team, Senior Leader Group, Support Services, Dispatcher and Works Management Team

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

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • A minimum of a National Restricted Licence Category • Demonstrated experience in effectively leading, managing and

'Instrumentation and Control Equipment' or are eligible to developing large groups of technical staff attain OR a recognised Australian “A” grade Electrical • Proven experience in the management of maintenance and licence capital delivery activities, with a demonstrated ability to

- A current NT driver’s license or the ability to obtain. maximise efficiencies as well as driving productivity, in the
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral attainment of business performance and asset reliability

communication skills with the ability to understand and targets. communicate complex technical issues in a manner that • Established understanding of activities associated with the can be understood and implemented. operation of an electrical utility including construction,
- High level negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the maintenance and operation of distribution and transmission

ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders with diverse equipment. interests to build and maintain trust and influence • Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving outcomes proficiency, including proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable • Thorough knowledge of computer-based control data • Demonstrated experience in working to procedures and acquisition systems, dispatching tools, Maximo standard work practices.

maintenance system and the Microsoft suite of programs. • Established ability in project scoping and delivering technical

- Qualifications in project management, public sector or services in the Protection and/or HV testing fields

business management, work health and safety

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Leighton Schultz on (08) 8924 5531 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.
- 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=352321Approved July 2026

Vacancy closes 30/08/2026 Leighton Schultz Senior Manager Specialised Services

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