Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Principal Investment Development
Classification Science and Engineering Qualified Band 4PR Position No. 28677
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Investment Development Reports to P/No. 13465

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Responsible for the development of remote power network and solar/diesel/battery storage generation infrastructure projects and programs
incorporating design, thorough options analysis, budget estimation, quality standards all project readiness documentation, ensuring projects and
programs are delivery ready and will meet the safety requirements set by Power and Water.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Functional
• Planning and development of Indigenous Essential Services programs of work and/or projects across Power and Water’s 10-year cycle of

capital investments.

- Development of Power Services Asset Investment Plan annually and obtain buy-in from stakeholders.
- Liaise and plan with stakeholders for the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
- Develop funding applications, participation plans and respond to the requirements of related stakeholders e.g. for reporting purposes.
- Preparation and implementation of project/program management plans including time plans, cost plans, human resource and communication

plans for Water Services ten-year capital program.

- Prepare briefs, engage and manage consultants for the investigation, survey, design and documentation of projects or programs.
- Provide input and support services into the planning, design, options analysis for the renewal and augmentation of electricity network and

generation infrastructure.

- Develop project and program scopes by preparing detailed project briefs and business cases, including options analysis to confirm the

preferred options, assess deliverability,



quantify benefits, milestones, and budgets.

- Develop investment, specifications and documents, assist in tenders and contracts in accordance with Power and water’s procurement rules,

making recommendations as part of the tender assessment panel.

- Provide high level project lifecycle reporting and present business cases to senior executive and the Board.
- Liaise with Project Delivery Management (PDM) for handover of delivery ready projects or programs and once delivered coordinate handover

and closure of the projects or programs.
Leadership
• Demonstrate leadership through a collaborative and supportive approach.

- Able to work independently and deliver on agreed outcomes.
- Drive team performance through clear communication, coaching and a culture of working together.
- Support change (and change management) to improve organisational performance.

Safety and Environment
• Take all practicable steps to ensure your own safety, the safety of Power and Water staff, and contractors, the public and their property.

- Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety through thorough risk assessments of all projects and programs and identify hazard management

strategies.

- Co-ordinate investigations and reporting of incidents as an ICAM Lead Investigator.
- Seek to reduce the environmental impact of the organisation through compliance with legislative, regulatory and licence requirements.

Investment Development
• Effectively undertake investigations, develop concept and detailed designs, specifications and justifications for capital and operational

Business Cases in accordance with the strategic needs of Water Services.

- Prepare and detail scopes, budgets, benefits, cash flows and resource requirements as necessary for handover to PDM to successfully deliver

allocated projects or programs.
Quality

LAST UPDATED: December 2025

AT POWER AND WATER:

Job Description Northern Territory Government

- Foster a continuous improvement culture, developing and reviewing processes and procedures to ensure they are current and relevant to

legislative, regulatory and other work requirements.
Commercial
• Support the financial and operational performance of the team, working with others to provide inputs and reports on the metrics that measure

team performance.
COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.





Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.

Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 1
Key Interactions: Leader of Group, All Employees, Contractors, External Customers
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 • Mandatory minimum 3 or 4 year Science or Engineering • Extensive experience at developing projects and programs,

degree recognised for professional membership by for electricity infrastructure major projects, particularly with
Engineers Australia. incorporating solar and battery storage technologies into

- Relevant project, business case and tender development microgrids.

and associated financial analysis skills. • Extensive experience in managing people, contractors and
- High level interpersonal, oral and written consultants to defined objectives.

communication and negotiation skills. • Experience in writing Board and Executive level reports.

• Ability to foster positive working relationships across • Experience in regulatory processes industry.
key stakeholders and a culturally diverse range of
customers.

- Current NT Driver’s licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable • Relevant project management qualification • Good knowledge and experience in the maintenance and/or
- Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities operation of remote network and generation infrastructure.

at short notice. • Experience working with government and non-government

stakeholders and the community in an energy supply
infrastructure planning context

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Farhan Yousuf on 0487 000 241 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=355853

📌 Principal Investment Development (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin