Northern Territory Government

Job Title Manager Power Asset Quality and Standards

Classification Science and Engineering Professional Band 4 Position No. 27683

Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin

Reports to Senior Manager Asset Management Reports to P/No. 41082

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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 robust 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.

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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 [email protected] 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.

Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354691 Approved July 2026 Vacancy Closes: 21/09/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power Services

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📌 Manager Power Asset Quality and Standards (Darwin)
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📍 Darwin