Technical Specialist - Remuneration Package Range $139,446 pa to $173,319 pa
*(Salary component $118,896 pa to $148,139 pa)
Power Services
Darwin, Northern Territory
Ongoing full time vacancy

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 qualified Technical Specialist to join our experienced and successful corporation, based in Darwin. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their experience using critical thinking and analytical skills associated with complex electrical circuitry, have a keen attitude and aptitude to get the job done.

Offers of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination. Level of appointment will depend on qualification, skill, knowledge, experience with the inclusion of additional discretionary allowances.

About the Territory

The Northern Territory, the gateway to Australia, packed full of adventure, activity, and culture, is truly a 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, Litchfield & Nitmiluk National Parks and so much more.

Enjoy our unique 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 and camping seriously. War history buffs, the NT has you covered too. Did you know that during WWII, Darwin was subject to more bombs than Pearl Harbour? The NT is home too much of Australia’s war history with multiple museums,



tours and commemorative attractions including the NT’s very own B52 Bomber.

If travel is your thing, the NT is on the doorstep of Asia with Bali just a 3-hour flight away, that’s not a bad way to spend a long 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 qualifications, skills and experience:

- A Diploma of Electrical or Power Engineering or approved equivalent, recognised to Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 and a minimum of a National Restricted Licence Category 'Instrumentation and Control Equipment' (or are eligible to attain) OR a recognised Australian “A” grade Electrical licence.

- A current NT driver’s license or the ability to obtain.

- 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 different cultures in a team environment.

- Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices applied to risk and hazard management, associated with an electrical network, in a field environment.

- Experience with the installation or testing of complex control circuitry such as process control, scheme automation, SCADA and protection circuits

- Significant exposure to field-based construction, testing or maintenance of electrical plant

What’s on offer?

There has never been a more exciting time to join Power & Water. You will be provided with industry leading on the job training and sponsored though an Advanced Diploma in Power Systems.



Power & Water are committed to supporting our employees’ professional development through our study assistance program. Many of our technicians have gone on to complete an engineering degree. If you want to expand your technical knowledge and enjoy working in the field, then consider us for your next career move, where you will also experience:

- Highly competitive salary and allowances with excellent Enterprise Agreement conditions

- Well considered work life balance initiatives including six weeks annual leave

- Reasonable relocation and rental assistance packages

- Chance to work across a diverse range of technical challenges associated with distribution & transmission networks, as well as emerging technologies.

- 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 engagement initiatives across our business.

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

- Internal reward and recognition initiatives focusing on recognising employees all year around through various programs.

Ready to apply?

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

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the NT Government please visit www.jobs.nt.gov.au

PWC values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Steve Bennett on 04• ••• •403

Quote vacancy number: 27606
Closing date: 06/09/2026

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

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