Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Manager - Power Engineering
Classification Executive Contract Officer 1 Position No. 13620
Job Type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Senior Manager Network Planning and Design Reports to P/No. 29072
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Lead PWC’s Power Service Power Engineering team to deliver on the responsibilities in PWC’s capital augmentation and connection
expenditure programs. Manage Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Demand Side Management (DSM) strategies and influence the
direction of small scale renewables, embedded micro grids, electric vehicles, and other emerging opportunities. Ensure PWC’s ongoing
development, management and compliance to the Northern Territory National Electricity Rules (NT NER), relevant legislation and regulatory
bodies for Basic and Negotiated connections.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Key Result Area
• Lead the strategic direction of the Power Services Power Engineering section in alignment with the strategic framework of the
organisation. Ensure outcomes deliver on Power and Water Corporation’s purpose, vision, goals and applicable initiatives in the strategic
framework.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Function profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds Networks 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.
LAST UPDATED: 02/03/2023 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
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Job Description Northern Territory Government
Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Develops 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.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 3 No. of Indirect Reports 16
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Board, Executive Leadership Team,
Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers
COMPLIANCE
We expect you to:
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • Demonstrated ability to manage complex and diverse • Experience engaging with the Australian Energy
issues strategically, analyse and manage associated Regulator (AER) and Northern Territory National
risks and effectively negotiate change management to Electricity Rules (NT NER), or equivalent
resolve them. jurisdictional regulations or codes, particularly in
• Demonstrated skills and/or qualifications in project • Extensive experience in and knowledge of the
management techniques and practice, particularly in power distribution industry, including hybrid and
relation to infrastructure projects. embedded generation solutions, new and emerging
Desirable • Degree-level qualifications in a relevant discipline and • Experience mentoring engineering professionals at
post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline. all levels to enhanced team capability and career
embedded generation systems and how they relate to • Experience negotiating electricity connection
the Northern Territory operating environment. agreements with large customers and developers to
management techniques and practices related to
technology projects.
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Job Description Northern Territory Government
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Stuart Eassie on 0457 892 949 or stuart.eassie@powerwater.com.au 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 the value of a fully
maintained motor vehicle.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347840 Approved 1 October 2025
Vacancy Closes 18/06/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power Services
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