Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Manager - Works Scheduling
Classification Senior Technical Coordinator Position No. 42074
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Core Operations Location Darwin
Reports to Senior Manager - Works Management Reports to P/No. 44161
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Lead and develop the scheduling team to enable consistent, high‑quality service delivery by optimising workforce utilisation through smart
scheduling and ensuring all job readiness activities are complete. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to balance operational demand,
constraints, and strategic priorities across Power and Water.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Functional
• Manage schedule quality and scheduled utilisation rates
* Manage and monitor workload through effective delegation
* Provide overall direction / coaching to ensure schedulers adhere to the established policies, procedures and works practices
* Balance operational demand, constraints, and strategic priorities
* Manage scheduling constraints to ensure efficient delivery of work
* Build a high performing and collaborative team culture by communicating clear accountabilities and conducting performance reviews
Safety
• Comply with all legislation and codes of practice related to safety and electricity regulation
* Comply with all Power and Water safety policies and procedures
* Take all practicable steps to ensure own safety, the safety of contractors, the public and their property
* Record all non - compliance with safety practices and subsequent corrective actions
* Implement audits, risk assessment and hazard management strategies
* Protect the environment in accordance with corporate standards and operational legislative compliance
Leadership
• Supervise and manage the scheduling team across various locations
* Communicate clear accountabilities and conduct performance reviews
* Identify training requirements and assist the team to improve performance and grow capability within the team
* Seek to build a high performing and supportive team culture
* Collaborate and promote the scheduling team to other business units
* Collaborate across the business to implement continuous improvement initiatives
Customer
* Ensure the scheduling team interacts with customers and the community when relevant to scheduled work, acting in accordance with
Power and Water values and the code of conduct
* Ensure scheduling compliance with customer outage and works notifications
* Respond to customer complaints and issues as required
LAST UPDATED: April 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
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Commercial
• Engage external suppliers and contractors in accordance with Procurement guidelines
* Ensure the tendering/quotation process is managed in accordance with Power and Water policies and procedures
* Report any potential cost impacts (time, contractor, site changes etc) to relevant personnel
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 strong 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 8 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: Field supervisors, dispatchers, project managers, planners, customers, works programming
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)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • An AQF Certificate III in relevant electrical discipline • Demonstrated middle management experience within a
* Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills, relevant utility environment
including proven ability to manage time effectively, • Demonstrated experience managing a scheduling
prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. function, including resources and work requirements
within a scheduling system
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral • Demonstrated competence using systems for GIS, asset
communication skills with the ability to problem solve, management, record management and Microsoft office
understand and communicate complex technical issues in a • Demonstrated experience managing a team and leading
manner that can be understood and implemented. continuous improvement and employee engagement
* High level negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the initiatives
ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to balance
operational demand, constraints, and strategic priorities
Desirable • Skills in change management, process improvement and • Experience leading or participating in organisational
implementation change / improvement projects
* Experience in project management
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Jai Petch on 0401 117 512 or for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=345793 Approved 2/4/2026
Vacancy Closes 13/05/2026 Jai Petch
Senior Manager, Works Management – Core Operations
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