Specialist Water Systems Engineer
Employer: Power and Water Corporation
Location: Darwin, NT
Remuneration Package: $165,330pa to $195,910pa (Salary component $141,242pa to $167,642 pa)
Employment type: Ongoing full-time vacancy
Power and Water Corporation is a Northern Territory Government (NTG) owned utility delivering essential electricity, water and wastewater services across 1.3 million square kilometres. From the tropical Top End to remote desert communities, we play a critical role in sustaining life and supporting communities across the Territory.
We are looking for a Specialist Water Systems Engineer to join our Water Services team in Darwin. In this role, you will provide high-level technical advice and leadership to support the sustainable and efficient operation of drinking water source systems across the Northern Territory. You will work closely with service delivery teams, contractors and stakeholders to optimise groundwater systems, improve operational performance and enhance water security for our communities.
About the role
- Provide specialist technical advice on groundwater systems, including operation, maintenance planning and risk management
- Lead groundwater monitoring programs, including data analysis, reporting and contractor coordination
- Conduct investigations into water asset performance (e.g. borefields) and recommend improvement strategies
- Develop and contribute to operational plans, procedures and emergency response planning
- Support safe, environmentally responsible operations aligned with regulatory and organisational requirements
- Participate in an on-call roster to provide after-hours operational support
About You
- Mandatory minimum 3-4 year degree in Science or Engineering (recognised in Australia)
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with experience preparing technical reports
- Proven knowledge of groundwater systems and/or water supply from groundwater sources
- Experience in project planning, contractor management and procurement processes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable:
- Qualifications in water engineering, hydrogeology or groundwater management
- Experience delivering groundwater monitoring programs or managing water assets
- Experience working in remote or regional environments
- Willingness to travel to remote communities as required
Why join us?
- Work on meaningful projects that directly support communities across the NT
- Be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation
- Contribute to innovative and sustainable water management practices
- Experience the diversity of working across unique and remote environments
Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be given priority consideration, provided they meet the essential criteria.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact: Mahesh Ankolekar on 0401 117 933.
Quote vacancy number: 47703
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government, please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
