Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Field Supervisor Remote Electrical
Classification Senior Technical Coordinator Position no. 40808
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Power Services Remote Electrical Location Darwin
Reports to Senior Manager Specialised Services Reports to p/no. 13354
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Coordinate the timely and effective use of multi-disciplined resources to achieve “on time” and “on budget” maintenance and capital works for the
Remote Power Services section in a safe and productive manner across 72 remote communities and 56 power stations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Allocate resources and coordinate work team processes to effectively utilise resources in order to meet customer, financial and operational business
objectives.
- Liaise with the Asset Management Team, Remote Development, Developers, and contract work groups to ensure timely completion of projects
and optimal utilisation (and sharing where applicable) of resources.
- Participate in the Incident Management Team as the operational coordinator during flood and cyclone events.
- Drive business cases to build the five-to-ten-year capital works plans.
- Manage the Minor New Works program activities, Repairs and Maintenance budget as well as operational expenses to deliver work on time
and budget.
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 new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building robust 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.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 11 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, Internal Employees, External Customers
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)
LAST UPDATED: October 2020
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Job Description Northern Territory Government
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • An AQF Certificate III in the Electrical field or • Extensive experience working with electrical distribution
equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience. networks.
• Demonstrated understanding of activities associated • Extensive experience working in small utility sized power
with the operation of utility scale isolated bus power stations.
stations up to 6MW, solar arrays and battery energy • Experience in control circuitry and communications
storage systems. associated with Power Station Control and Network
- Experience managing maintenance, operation, and Protection systems.
construction of overhead electrical distribution • Coordinating repairs, maintenance, and logistics in remote
networks. locations
• Experience managing contract work groups in remote • Managing contract work groups
locations. • Managing works associated with new subdivisions, projects
- Ability to liaise effectively with external stakeholders affecting the network and power outages.
such as developers and external government entities. • Operational experience managing responses to cyclone and
flood events.
Desirable • Examples of managing teams across several different • Working with barge, air charter and heavy haulage companies
regions. coordinating projects.
- Understanding of logistics required to achieve
projects in remote locations.
- AIMs training and experience as a team member in an
Incident Management Team for weather events.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Leighton Schultz on 0408 831 739 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 and the
value of an extra week’s annual leave.
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=303913 Approved
Vacancy closes 03/12/2025 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power Services
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