JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Operator
Position Number 38951 Location Alice Springs
Designation Operator
Reports To (Position Title) Southern Regional Operations Manager
Northern Territory Government
Information for Applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information for applicants and example applications see: Click Here
Territory Generation values diversity in the workplace that represents the community.
Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Special Measures Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be granted priority consideration for selection. For more
information on Special Measures, go to the OCPE website.
Information about Selected If you accept this position, a summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications,
Applicant's Merit experience, skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further information see: Click Here
In addition to standard pay and conditions, staff working as operators may be eligible for
other allowances with a total remuneration package from $184,538 - $241,900, plus
Additional Entitlements opportunity for pay progression, bonuses and training.
Relocation and retention allowance may also be available for the right candidate.
Organisational Context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to
provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory's trusted and respected energy
services business.
Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are
Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).
We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective, and we are committed to a workplace that
supports people from all backgrounds.
Employee Responsibilities
You work as part of a team to safely and efficiently meet your agreed objectives which contribute to the shared vision for Territory
Generation. You actively demonstrate the organisation's values and take accountability for your performance and behaviour.
Key responsibilities:
* Demonstrates an awareness of the Vision and objectives of the Corporation.
* Develops individual objectives and, where requested by direct supervisor, adjusts priorities to the needs of
the business.
Focus
* Tracks own performance in line with objectives on a regular basis.
* Actively participates in performance reviews and feedback processes.
* Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure.
* Demonstrate the organisation's values.
* Conduct business in line with the values and high ethical standards – considers values in business interactions.
Integrity
• Ensures compliance with legal, governance and policy requirements.
* Deliver on commitments – where commitments cannot be delivered on, communicates openly and honestly
and sets new timelines for delivery.
* Takes accountability and responsibility for own actions.
Respect
• Readily shares knowledge and expertise with others.
* Actively supports the team and organisational goals.
* Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning and growth.
* Demonstrates safe working behaviours in order to achieve an incident free and safe workplace.
Safety
• Develops personal safety objectives.
* Challenges unsafe behaviours from teammates.
* Monitors and takes ownership of own safety performance.
* Helps teammates feel valued and included in discussions.
* Places higher priority on team than individual goals.
Teamwork
• Shares important or relevant information with team or other affected stakeholders in a timely manner.
* Speaks positively of teammates and other employees.
* Focuses on personal growth and addresses development gaps which will help the achievement of
performance goals.
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Role Responsibilities
Based permanently at Owen Springs Power Station (OSPS), the Operator will work shift work as required to achieve
effective monitoring of generating plant and associated equipment across the differing technologies at the OSPS.
Key accountabilities include:
1. Work with the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Berrimah to achieve safe and efficient operations of the power
station. Operate part (or all) of the power station in local mode when directed by the ROC.
2. In conjunction with the Southern Regional Operations Manager, coordinate the Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
systems and processes to deliver safe access to plant for planned and unplanned maintenance.
1. Conduct operations routines and work on the power station, including (but not limited to) routine plant
inspections including gas turbines, reciprocating engines and associated plant, including water treatment plant,
equipment lubrication, routine tests, identification of plant defects through the business ERP (Pronto).
1. Track all of your work hours through associated work orders in the business ERP (Pronto).
2. Participate in 24/7 shift roster
3. Direct, undertake or supervise work as necessary to maintain the safety of personnel on the site and to ensure the
safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power station plant.
7. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety
principles, corporate values and strategies.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated competence in the area of workplace safety and commitment to safe work practices.
2. AQF Level III Certificate or relevant skills, knowledge and experience
3. Demonstrated understanding and proven experience in contributing to the achievement of a constructive culture.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which have resulted in effective team membership and
contribution to workplace objectives.
5. Proven ability to analyse technical systems and assess /report anomalies.
6. Well-developed computer literacy.
1. Experience with continuous shift work.
Desirable
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1. Experience in the operation of gas turbines, dual fuel and spark fired reciprocating engines (Man Diesel 51/60DF
and GE J624 Jenbacher's) and exposure to defect reporting ensuring that information and accuracy of defect is of a
high standard.
1. AQF Level III Certificate in a Mechanical/Electrical Trade
2. Trade related experience within the power supply industry.
3. Experience within a Permit to Work system that ensures safety access to plant.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Remuneration: $120,732 - $143,797 (including salary $107,796 - $128,390)
In addition to standard pay and conditions, staff working as operators may be eligible for other allowances
with a total remuneration package from $184,538 - $241,900, plus opportunity for pay progression, bonuses
and training. Relocation and retention allowance may also be available for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a national police check. A criminal history will not
exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. The preferred candidate is
required to undertake a pre-employment medical, and employment is conditional on the outcome.
Apply online:
Closing Date: 04/09/2025
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