Northern Territory Government

Job title Electrical Line Worker

Classification Trade Technical Position No. 13477

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business unit Power Services Location Darwin

Reports to Field Supervisor Overhead Reports to P/No. 42024

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Inclusion and vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require diversity and an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information

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Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications,

Selected skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Responsible for undertaking installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities on network systems throughout the Northern

Territory, as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

- Undertake construction, inspection, repair and maintenance activities of electrical distribution and transmission assets.
- Utilise and participate in business systems supporting maintenance, procurement, customer service and network performance.
- Participate in system operational work including field switching.
- Communicate effectively with workmates, supervisors and the general public and establish effective working relationships.
- Participate in training activities to meet organisational requirements.
- Ability to undertake works in regions outside Darwin as may be reasonably required and directed.

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 recent opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy,

and enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear 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 different perspectives and diverse 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 Customers

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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Northern Territory Government

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)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • AQF Certificate III in ESI Distribution or • A proven track record with Safety and

Equivalent or ability to achieve through a reliability relevant qualification gap analysis process • Experience in distribution network systems

- C grade vehicle licence • Demonstrated knowledge of overhead

- EWP Licence distribution systems and networks

• White card or equivalent “Construction • Demonstrated and developed experience with induction Card” engaging customers and stakeholders
- Current NT Electrical Licence or ability to

obtain.
- Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable • XLPE Cable Jointing recognised qualification • Experience in testing services and system
- Live Line Transmission Hot Stick and Barehand earthing.

qualifications • Maintenance on Transmission network up to
- EFM Electrical Fitter Mechanic 66kV/132kV.

• C2 Crane • HV/LV cable jointing construction and
- HR, HC or MC Truck licence maintenance.

• Distribution HV Operator Qualifications • Bore/Install pole for distribution network
- Current Live Line Glove and Barrier and or Hot system.

Stick up to and including 22kv. • Experience in leading field teams.
- Dogging / Basic Rigging qualifications

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. For further information please contact Eric Klinke on 0421 871 809
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. Offers of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical

examination and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position.
1. Level of appointment will depend on qualification, skill, knowledge and experience.

Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354650 Approved August 2026 Vacancy Closes: 29/09/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power

Services

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📌 Electrical Line Worker-Distribution (Darwin)
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