Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Electrical Fitter Mechanic - Cable Tester/Locator
Classification Trade Technical Position No. 13651
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Network Performance Field Supervisor Reports to P/No. 42026
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Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
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Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The Cable Tester/Locator performs specialised HV/LV cable testing, fault finding, and locating across overhead, underground, and substation
networks up to 66KV, and issues Authority to work in the vicinity (permit) (AWV) up to 132KV. They use field and office systems for reporting, follow
safety and environmental policies, comply with access procedures, respond to Before you dig Australia (BYDA) requests, and participate in training
and after-hours rosters to support operational safety and reliability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Effectively carry out High Voltage & Low Voltage cable testing/locating/fault finding activities associated with overhead, underground and zone
substation networks up to 66KV.
- Use office and field-based computer systems to maintain records and provide reports.
- Ensure compliance with Power and Water’s Access to Apparatus Procedures.
- Participate in training activities to meet organisational requirements.
- Issue Authority to work in the vicinity (permit) (AWV) on overhead, underground and zone substation networks up to 132KV.
- Participate in afterhours on call roster.
- Action AWV requests through Before you dig Australia (BYDA).
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Self profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Ensures accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Action orientated Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and
enthusiasm.
Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of
the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer Focus Building solid customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared obligations.
Instils trust and values difference Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while
recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.
Is resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Self-development with self-awareness Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal
development channels, using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive
insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Customers, Network Control, service delivery teams
LAST UPDATED: December 2021 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
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Job Description Northern Territory Government
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
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • An AQF Certificate III and NT A Grade Electrical Licence • Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and mark
endorsed as an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic or be eligible up corrections and modifications.
to obtain. • Demonstrated ability on LV cable commissioning testing &
- Current Northern Territory C class drivers licence. fault finding.
• Ability to negotiate with consumers to achieve desired • An understanding of, LV/HV cable locating
outcomes, such as the successful organisations of • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a team
supply interruptions. environment and the capacity to interact effectively with
people of a diverse background
Desirable • Forklift licence • Experience in testing system earthing
• Current NT HR class drivers licence • Experience in HV cable commissioning testing & fault
- WP - High Risk Licence - EWP (Boom type elevating finding.
work platform) • Previous experience in leading field crew
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Ben Howard at ben.howard@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 annual leave loading and the
value of an extra week’s annual leave.
4. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332349 Approved September 2025
Vacancy Closes 15/10/2025 Belinda Small, Executive General Manager Power Services
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