Northern Territory Government

Job Title Metering Technical Specialist

Classification Technical Specialist Position No. 13162

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin

Reports to Metering Field Supervisor Reports to P/No. 13594

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Ensure that Power and Water’s revenue system for electricity meets regulatory standards and is maintained in a serviceable and accurate state at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

Functional

- Assist in the day-to-day servicing, calibration, fault rectification and accuracy verification of electricity metering assets in both a laboratory and field environment.

- Install and maintain high & low voltage electricity metering systems including the completion of meter upgrade work and inspections of

equipment installed by electrical contractors for compliance with national, Northern Territory, and Power and Water standards and regulations.
- Investigate and report on technical matters related to electricity metering and customer billing.




- Assist sample testing of meters and associated equipment in line with relevant Australian standards

Safety

- Comply with all legislation and codes of practice related to safety and electricity regulation

- Comply with all Power and Water safety policies and procedures
- Take all practicable steps to ensure own safety, the safety of contractors, the public and their property
- Record all non- compliance with safety practices and subsequent corrective actions
- Implement audits, risk assessment and hazard management strategies
- Protect the environment in accordance with corporate standards and operational legislative compliance

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 recent 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.

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MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports Nil No. of Indirect Reports Nil

Key Interactions: Metering Field Supervisor, Power Services Metering team, Core Operations Metering team, all employees,

internal apprentices, external customers and retailers.

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 • Have completed their Electrical Mechanic trade and • Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices,

hold or be eligible to hold a Northern Territory “A” risks and hazard management strategies associated

Grade Electrical Licence with an electricity utility.

- Hold a Northern Territory C Class Driver’s Licence. • The capability to work both independently and within

- Understanding of testing standards and statutory a team effectively & with minimal supervision.

requirements in the field of electricity metering. • Ability to relate well with customers, contractors and other staff with a high level of empathy, tact and diplomacy in achieving positive outcomes, as well as a satisfactorily developed oral and written communication skills Desirable • Diploma in Electrical/Power Engineering recognised to • Knowledge of computer software and test equipment

Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 or associated with the field of metrology and data higher. analysis

- Experience in the installation, maintenance, testing

and commissioning of high & low voltage electricity metering systems and their regulatory/statutory requirements.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Luke Hinton on 0401 114 994 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. The successful applicant will be required to undertake the Diploma of ESI Power Systems - Metering

Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356799 Approved Vacancy Closes: 08/11/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power Services

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📌 Metering Technical Specialist (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin