Senior Electricity Market Reform Specialist
Agency Jacana Energy Contact
Tom Korecki on or
Work Unit Office of the CEO
Job title Senior Electricity Market
Reform Specialist Agency information
Designation Executive Contract Officer 2
Information for applicants
Job type Full time Applications must include a one-page summary
about you, a detailed resume, and copies of
Duration Fixed for up to 48 months tertiary qualifications. For further information for
applicants and example applications see:
Salary $247,170
Darwin sector/recruitment-and-selection Location
Position 50796 Special Measures
number Jacana Energy values diversity in the workplace that
represents the community. Therefore, under an
RTF approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal
applicants will be granted priority consideration for
Closing 04/01/2026 selection. For more information on Special
Measures, go to the OCPE website.
Information about selected applicants' merit
If you accept this position, a summary of your merit
(including work history, qualifications, experience,
skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to
enable transparency and understanding of the
decision. For further information see:
sector/recruitment-and-selection
Apply online link
ABOUT THE ROLE
Provide high-level strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and lead Jacana
Energy's response to the Northern Territory Electricity Market reforms, supporting reform
designed to achieve best outcomes for Jacana Energy and its customers.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will be doing:
1. Deliver the provision of high-level strategic advice across a range of economic, policy,
workforce, and industry development matters to enable Jacana Energy to implement the
Northern Territory (NT) Government's electricity market reform.
1. Provide Jacana Energy's response to and interaction with the NT Electricity Market
reform program and associated arrangements, ensuring alignment with Jacana Energy's
strategic priorities, including enabling Jacana Energy's economic growth.
1. Prepare and manage the development of high-quality responses to reform briefings,
documentation, and correspondence. This includes preparation of Board papers,
Ministerial briefs and responses to industry consultation and information packages
ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
1. Provide functional input into the development and review of strategic risks, particularly
around wholesale electricity and market reform.
1. Work interdependently, exercise initiative, flexibility, political astuteness, problem solving
skills and sound judgement, based on sound retailing of electricity, economic and policy
principles.
1. Represent Jacana Energy at intergovernmental and industry forums, including
developing and maintaining productive working relationships with key stakeholders to
influence and drive reform outcomes.
1. Comply with the Northen Territory Public Sector (NTPS) and Jacana Energy Code of
Conduct, NTPS and Jacana Energy policies, procedures as well as other relevant
regulatory guidelines.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The ideal candidate must have:
1. A demonstrated level of understanding of the local and national electricity industry's
technical, commercial, and regulatory operating environment, including emerging
developments and reform trends.
1. Strong strategic, conceptual, and analytical skills with a proven record of shaping
strategic direction and achieving organisational outcomes, on time and within budget.
1. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and governance capability including advanced
skills in strategic policy response, planning, complex project delivery, budget
management, and people management skills, supported by superior organisational
coordination skills in a senior operational reform environment.
1. A well-developed understanding of the local and national electricity industry, including
technical, commercial, and regulatory operating environment, and emerging
developments.
1. Exceptional written skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated experience
preparing executive-level correspondence and papers on sensitive and complex
matters.
1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to
effectively engage and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
through constructive leadership and the achievement of pragmatic outcomes.
1. Commitment to providing a high standard of customer service and operating within the
Jacana Energy values of Honesty, Innovation, Teamwork, Diversity and Employee
Wellbeing.
You may also have:
1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, engineering, law, public policy, or other disciplines
relevant to the electricity industry.
1. Experience working in a Government Owned Corporation, utilities industry or similar
complex, regulated environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Our core competency guide is the foundation tool in building and developing individual
employee growth, and outlines the behavioural skills and performance expected of
employees and are underpinned by the Jacana Energy values.
Drives Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best
to help the organisation achieve its objectives.
Delivers Vision and Painting a compelling picture of vision and strategy that
Purpose motivates others to action
Organisational Acumen Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and
people-related organisation dynamics
Situational Adaptability Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the
shifting demands of different situations
Strategic Mindset Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into
breakthrough strategies
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the above selection criteria and have the required capabilities, apply for this
vacancy online at
FURTHER INFORMATION
The recommended applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check prior
to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this
position unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position,
the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work
experience and capabilities to this role.
Jacana Energy offers a range of employee incentives. Head over to our careers
page for more.