Northern Territory Government

Job Title Manager Power Asset Strategy & Risk

Classification Executive Contract Officer 1 Position No. 13616

Job Type Full Time Duration Contract – Up to 4 years

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 Strategy team, overseeing the adoption of commercial and industry best practice for Asset Risk Management, and overseeing development of Asset Management Plans, network maintenance and asset replacement capital programs and budgets, with the goal of achieving defined business and asset objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

- Lead, manage, coordinate and develop staff to achieve Power and Water’s strategic objectives
- Provide effective leadership in the integration of Quality, Risk and asset Financial Management practices into Strategic Asset

Management Plans for all Power Services assets to ensure optimised life-cycle costs.
- Maintain effective oversight of Power Services asset maintenance activities to ensure delivery in accordance with business plans and

budget parameters, and to achieve network performance targets and manage network risk exposure.
- Develop and manage processes for the assessment and change management of internal processes and/or technological changes to

the network assets, ensuring they result in quantifiable improvement to the business.
- Oversee the development and implementation of policies and long-term strategies to manage and reduce overall maintenance costs





whilst improving network reliability.
- Provide technical input to completion of annual Power Services asset management related Regulatory Information Notices and

associated compliance audit process.
- 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.
- Identifying asset information requirements to support asset cost, performance and risk management for primary transmission,

distribution, substation and line assets within Power Services.
- Benchmarking and auditing of network maintenance and performance parameters to satisfy internal and external stakeholders.

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.

LAST UPDATED: June 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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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.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports 7 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 Standards of Behaviour, 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 • Mandatory minimum 3 or 4 year Science or Engineering • Knowledge of the principles and practices of degree relevant to the role, recognised in Australia, maintaining power system infrastructure, maintenance combined with relevant senior executive experience, or management and asset management.

equivalent combination of substantial relevant senior • Demonstrated experience in application of strategic executive experience and education/ training. asset management, risk management and financial

- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop successful management principles for power system assets in a

multi discipline teams at a management level, including regulated utility environment. the ability to manage physical, financial and human • Implementation of Asset Management frameworks and resources. documentation based on the ISO55000 suite of
- Ability to develop and maintain strong skilled standards in an effective way that drives asset

working relationships with other section managers, outcomes in line with business objectives. external community and industry representatives. • Demonstrated commercial acumen.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrated advanced analysis and problem-solving including the effective use of conflict resolution, capability, including change management, for both negotiation and networking skills. technical and business management scenarios.

- Demonstrated understanding of data and information

management in a utility scale business. Desirable • Certification or competencies in Asset Management • Understanding of Power Utilities business environment.

from a recognised certification body. • Understanding of the framework of government,

- Qualifications in project and/or financial management. legislative and regulatory frameworks, particularly the
- Advanced analytical skills, including advanced excel Australian Energy Regulator.

data analysis and/or statistical analysis in an asset reliability context.

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.

Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354682 Approved September 2026 Vacancy Closes 22/11/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power Services

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📌 Manager Asset Strategy and Risk (Darwin)
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