Manager Power Asset Strategy and Risk

Executive Contract Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $233,112Network Assets Strategic and RiskDarwinAn Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.About us

Power and Water Corporation is a Northern Territory Government (NTG) owned utility that operates across a geographic area of 1.3 million square kilometres and within a range of diverse environmental conditions, ranging from the arid dry of the central desert to the tropical monsoon of the top end. The corporation generates, transmits and distributes electricity, supplies water and wastewater treatment services across the Northern Territory (NT) for the benefit of residents, including remote and isolated Aboriginal communities and outstations.

An excellent opportunity now exists for an experienced Asset Manager to join our experienced and successful corporation based in Darwin, Northern Territory. The candidate will lead our Power Services Network Asset Strategies and Risk team in Asset Management function. They will need to be able to demonstrate their experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team of asset engineers, within energy or utilities industry, demonstrating good understanding of the principles and practices associated with managing power network assets over their life cycle. The candidate shall possess advanced stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and analysis skills with experience in introducing innovative techniques that drive best value for the Territorians.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will hold the following mandatory qualifications, skills and experience:

• The ability to interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience in implementation of Asset Management frameworks and documentation based on the ISO55000 suite of standards in an effective way that drives asset outcomes in line with business objectives. Knowledge of the principles and practices of maintaining power system infrastructure, maintenance management and asset management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop successful multi discipline teams at a management level, including the ability to manage physical, financial and human resources.
• Demonstrated experience in application of strategic asset management, risk management and financial management principles.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with other section managers, external community and industry representatives. High level interpersonal and communication skills including the effective use of conflict resolution, negotiation and networking skills.
• Demonstrated advanced analysis and problem-solving capability, including change management, for both technical and business management scenarios.

What’s on offer?

There has never been a more exciting time to join Power and Water. If you want to help shape the future of the Territories own multi utility, consider us for your next move and you can experience:

• Salary sacrifice opportunities towards superannuation
• Regular professional development and training opportunities
• A strong Zero Harm safety culture: Safety of our teams, customers and communities is priority
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with all employees contributing towards cultural initiatives across our business
• Access to professional short term professional, confidential counselling assistance under Employee Assistance Program
• Internal reward and recognition initiatives focus on recognising employees all year around through various programs

Ready to apply?

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume/CV and copies of all relevant qualifications

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit www.jobs.nt.gov.au

PWC values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Ankur Maheshwari on 0456 637 490

Quote vacancy number: 13616

Closing date: 09/08/2026

About the Territory

The Northern Territory, the gateway to Australia, packed full of adventure, activity and culture, is truly one of a kind lifestyle and experience. Immerse yourself in indigenous stories, artworks and ancient traditions spanning more than 60,000 years. Adventure through the red desert sands to the famous Uluru or to the tropical landscapes and waterfalls of our very own Kakadu National Park, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Park and so much more. Enjoy our very own annual Bass in the Grass tropical music festival or cast a line and catch your very own million dollar barramundi. That’s right $1,000,000 for catching a tagged barramundi! We really do take our fishing seriously. War history buffs, Darwin was subject to more bombs than Pearl Harbour in World War II and is the home to much of Australia’s war history with multiple museums, tours and commemorative attractions including a B52 Bomber. If travel is your thing, the NT is on the doorstep of Asia with Bali within 3 hours of flight, that’s not a bad way to spend the weekend. The best part is you now have the chance to experience Australia’s best kept secret, the Northern Territory of Australia.