Executive Contract Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $226,322
Maintenance South
Alice Springs
An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.
At Territory Generation, we align everything we do with our core values of Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST). It's what makes Territory Generation a great place to work.
Territory Generation is the largest producer of electricity in the Northern Territory with assets from Alice Springs to Darwin. We use gas, diesel and solar technologies to provide power across the Territory.
Your New Role
As a key senior leader in the southern region, this position is responsible for leading and managing Ron Goodin and Owen Springs Power Stations maintenance teams in the preventative and corrective maintenance of the stations' assets, in support of efficient, reliable and sustainable generation of power.
Your accountabilities include:
* Provide effective leadership and resource management to the electrical & mechanical maintenance teams of the station and, as a member of the leadership team, contribute to the leadership and delivery of the core business of Territory Generation.
* Ensure maintenance planning, scheduling and inventory supports optimal plant availability and reliability.
* Liaise with internal and external parties, including Territory Generation's Assets and Outage Management teams, contract service providers and specialist support personnel to plan and deliver major works, outages and project work.
* Prepare and monitor contingency plans, succession plans and coach the teams to deliver customer focused, strategically sound improvements in process and performance.
* Develop and implement policies, long-term strategies and maintenance programs to ensure the availability and reliability of power station plant and equipment.
* Actively model Territory Generation's Values and behave in a manner that is consistent with the Code of Conduct in order to drive a constructive culture.
Your skills & experience:
* High level leadership and managerial skills with proven ability to influence others to work effectively in a climate of significant change.
* Demonstrated ability to manage long and short-term planning for asset management and maintenance, with computer-based maintenance and management systems.
* High level communication and negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures and technical/commercial capabilities.
* Demonstrated abilities at a managerial level in occupational health and safety, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and environmental management.
* Ability to think strategically, analytically and laterally and to make sound judgements on the basis of available information and take timely corrective action.
* A high level of personal organisation and professionalism with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands and deliver outcomes.
* Knowledge and experience in Power Generation
* Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policies and corporate values and strategies.
Desirable skills & experience:
* Relevant qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering, process engineering or maintenance management.
* Training or qualification in management or leadership
* Extensive experience in large scale heavy industry environments.
This is a 4 year fixed term contract and requires Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency or other eligible visa type to be able to work in Australia full time.
This position is a residential role is based in Alice Springs. Relocation assistance may be provided.
If you meet the above criteria and you are looking for your next exciting role, please submit your application by clicking APPLY or for further information, contact Matt Mills on
Quote vacancy number: 13913
Closing date: 02/02/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit