Northern Territory Government

Job Title High Voltage Field Operator

Classification Trade Technical Position No. 13554

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin

Reports to Networks Performance Field Supervisor Reports to P/No. 042026

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Responsible for performing high voltage switching for maintenance, fault response, and construction activities, with a strong emphasis on safe and efficient field operations, permit management and fault handling, including travel to remote locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

- Perform high voltage switching operations on overhead, underground, and zone substation networks up to 132kV.
- Utilise both office- and field-based computer systems to maintain accurate records and generate reports.
- Always Adhere to Power and Water’s Access to Apparatus Procedures.
- Commission and decommission high voltage equipment as required.
- Participate in an after-hours on-call roster.
- Carry out all duties in line with Power and Water’s safety and environmental policies,



safety principles, and corporate values and

behaviours.

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 new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a explicit understanding of the unique needs of different 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 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: Networks Performance Coordinator, System Control, Asset Management, Relevant PWC Staff / Business Units,

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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 & Skills Experience

Essential • Current Electrical Workers Licence endorsed as an “A” • Comprehensive knowledge of Transmission and

Grade Electrician or Linesman. Distribution High Voltage Operational procedures

- Current NT Drivers licence. inclusive of OH&S; requirements.

• Effective stakeholder engagement skills to negotiate • Knowledge of high voltage protection schemes. outcomes such as scheduled outages and service • Commission/Decommission high voltage apparatus.

interruptions. • Working knowledge of HV switching apparatus

- Source technical information from the relevant • Experience in responding to network faults and available reference manuals, technical bulletins and unplanned outages computer-based systems. • Strong knowledge of high voltage distribution and

- Current Frist Aid or ability to obtain transmission networks
- High Voltage Switching Qualification / Authorisation
- White Card

Desirable • Knowledge of Generation network operations • Experience operating 132kv High Voltage devices
- Current NT HRL EWP and forklift licence.
- Current NT HR Driver’s Licence.

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Ben Howard 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.
4. 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=352851Approved May 2026 Vacancy Closes 01/10/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager Power Services

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📌 High Voltage Operator (Darwin)
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