Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Specialist Asset Engineer
Classification Science and Engineering Professional Band 3 Position no. 43948
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Asset Strategies and Risk (Generation) Reports to p/no. 13443
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Develop and implement asset management plans, including maintenance and replacement programs for power stations, renewables and distribution
assets across remote communities of the Northern Territory, with the goal of optimising the balance between asset performance, risk and cost.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Develop, implement and monitor asset management strategies and plans for effective management of assets through their life cycle, in
accordance with Power and Water’s Asset Management System.
- Assist the Manager Asset Strategies and Risk (Generation) in developing and reporting on the maintenance and refurbishment program and
budgets.
- Analyse and report on asset condition, performance and reliability
- Investigate and report on asset failures including root cause analysis, preventative and corrective actions. Implement assigned corrective actions
related to maintenance strategies and plans.
- Develop spares strategy and contingency plans, as required.
- Consult with Power Services staff and other stakeholders to identify areas of improvement on existing asset management processes
- Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities via road or light aircraft.
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 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Board, Executive Leadership Team, Senior
Leader Group, All 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
LAST UPDATED: May 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
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Job Description Northern Territory Government
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • Mandatory minimum 3 or 4 year Science or • Experience in an asset management, maintenance management, or
Engineering degree recognised in Australia. reliability role within an asset-intensive utility, industrial, or power
- Highly developed financial and people management generation environment.
skills • Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices associated
- Highly developed problem solving and analysis skills, with maintaining power generation assets ranging from 100 kW to 2 including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel MW, including fuel systems, microgrids, associated electricity
(e.g. macros) or other database tools distribution infrastructure
• Current Australian drivers licence or the ability to • Experience in analysis of asset failures, condition and performance
obtain • Demonstrated experience in project planning and management skills.
- Sound working knowledge in the use of maintenance management and
works management systems
Desirable • Qualifications in management and demonstrated • Working knowledge and/or training on the ISO55000 suite of Asset
experience in management and leadership. Management standards
• Incident or failure investigation related qualifications • Experience in the configuration, operation and maintenance of
diesel/solar/BESS hybrid power generation systems in an isolated
power networks environment.
- Knowledge in the maintenance of bulk diesel storage and handling
equipment and applicable Australian Standards
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Joshua Dawes on 0409 935 181for 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.
4. Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities via road or light aircraft.
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId\=349308 Approved June 2026
Vacancy closes 23/09/2026 Belinda Small Executive General Manager – Power Services
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