Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title Manager Power Asset Quality and Standards
Classification Science and Engineering Skilled Band 4 Position No. *****
Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Senior Manager Asset Management Reports to P/No.
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To provide effective leadership and management to the Power Services Asset Quality and Standards team, overseeing the development and adoption
of commercial and industry best practice network and equipment standards delivering the most optimal trade-off of cost, risk and performance to
achieve asset defined business and asset objectives of safe, reliable and compliant network now and in the future.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The "WHAT" to be delivered
Lead, manage, coordinate and develop staff to achieve Power & Waters's strategic objectives
Provide effective leadership and governance to a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development, assurance and continuous
improvement of network and asset standards and engineering specifications for all Power Services assets.
Oversee the ongoing development and application of contemporary quality and engineering management processes and procedures to asset
standards and specification for Power Services assets
Maintain effective oversight of Power Services asset standards management activities to ensure delivery in accordance with business plans
and budget parameters, and to achieve legislative and regulatory compliance




Identify and implement process and technological changes to improve operational efficiencies in the construction of network and generation
assets, as well as the availability and clarity of supporting documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
Implement Safety-in-Design principles in development of asset standards and equipment specifications.
Make a positive contribution to Power Services through pro-active team membership, staff development, innovation, effective interpersonal
and management skills, and contributing to the development of the strategic direction.
Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety, environmental and quality, asset management frameworks, safety principles,
corporate values and strategies.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
"HOW" to do it (refer to Power and Water's Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds Network Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the
organisation.
Business Insight Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation's goals.
Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Developing Talent Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation's goals.
Drives Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation
achieve its objectives, and shape the culture through living the values.
Drives Results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Financial Acumen Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business
decisions.
Managing conflict and ambiguity Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Making good and timely
decisions that keep the organisation moving forward.
AT POWER AND WATER:
Job Description Northern Territory Government
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No.
of Direct Reports 3 No.
of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers
COMPLIANCE
We expect you to:
Actively align, support and promote Power and Water Corporation's (PWC) Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that
celebrates achievement through its people
Carry out duties in accordance with PWC'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 PWC's Code of Conduct, Management Standards and Procedures,
relevant Acts,



legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the PWC risk management framework
Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification & Skills Experience
Essential • Minimum 3 or 4 year Science or Engineering degree • Extensive experience in an electricity utility or comparable
recognised in Australia.
infrastructure environment, with at least 4 years in senior
Proven ability to establish and lead governance and engineering or standards governance role.
assurance frameworks for standards management and • Demonstrated experience in application of Safety-In-Design
technical assurance across the asset lifecycle principles, engineering change control and technical risk
Demonstrated application of knowledge of industry management.
standards (Australian/ IEC/ equivalent) applicable for a • Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining
power utility environment.
business processes related to core asset management
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop successful multi disciplines.
discipline teams at a management level, including the • Demonstrated advanced analysis and problem solving
ability to manage physical, financial and human resources.
capability, including change management, for both technical
Ability to develop and maintain strong professional and business management scenarios.
working relationships with other section managers, • Demonstrated experience in leading the development,
external community and industry representatives.
maintenance and governance of asset standards, engineering
High level interpersonal and communication skills specifications and associated technical documentation.
including the effective use of conflict resolution,
negotiation and networking skills.
Highly developed problem-solving skills across various
technical disciplines including engineering and
information management.
Desirable • Certification or competencies in Asset Management from • Understanding of Power Utilities business environment.
a recognised certification body.
• Understanding of the framework of government, legislative
Qualifications related to information and/or quality and regulatory frameworks, particularly the Australian Energy
management.
Regulator.
• Qualifications in a data science discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in an Engineering Management
role.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Ankur Maheshwari 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.
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Vacancy Closes: 21/09/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power Services
AT POWER AND WATER:

📌 Manager Power Asset Quality And Standards (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin