Tennant Creek Systems Coordinator

Description:

Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Tennant Creek Systems Coordinator
Classification Technical Coordinator Position No. 13314
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Water Services Southern Region Location Tennant Creek
Reports to Senior Technical Coordinator – Service Delivery Reports to P/No. 13758
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Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
diversity and Special for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for
Measures this position and the merit process, click here
recruitment plans Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority
consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here
Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
Applicants qualifications listed in your application. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here
Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
Merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Undertakes responsibility by coordinating and overseeing the operation, repairs and maintenance of Power and Water’s, water and wastewater
systems within Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Function

• Help ensure that water and wastewater systems are operated and maintained to agreed service levels, quality standards and licence

requirements through efficient and effective management of the day-to-day operation and repairs/maintenance of those systems and assets.

• Participate in a 24/7 service coverage and provide prompt response to system interruptions through participation in an on-call roster.
• Assist in the development and execution of preventative and planned maintenance and minor capital works programs.
• Safely and efficiently execute unplanned works and works defined in the Works Program schedule as allocated.
• Coordinate, control and manage internal and external resources including contract management to achieve operational and maintenance

programs as allocated.

• Provide all information required for work order close out, including all relevant asset information, and record in the approved system.
• Provide operational and emergency support as required to the urban and remote communities in the Barkly Region.

Leadership

• Build relationships and encourage collaboration.
• Be accountable and hold others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Use a range of appropriate techniques to communicate to audiences.
• Help promote change and be prepared to take on new challenges.

Safety and Environment

• Take all practicable steps to ensure your own safety, the safety of Power and Water staff and contractors, the public and their property.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety through field audits, risk assessments and hazard management strategies.
• Manage safety and environmental, hazards, incidents and actions through the safety management system within timeframes. Contribute to

timely and accurate investigations as part of the investigation team.

• Seek to reduce the environmental impact of the organisation through compliance with legislative, regulatory and licence requirements.

Customer

• Maintain and promote a high standard of customer service including timely and sensitive responses to customer complaints, enquiries and

cross-cultural issues.
Quality

• Support a continuous improvement culture, developing and reviewing processes and procedures to ensure they are current and relevant to

legislative, regulatory, and other work requirements.

• Effectively undertake investigations, develop concept and detailed designs, specifications and justifications for capital and operational Business

Cases in accordance with the strategic needs of Water Services.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
LAST UPDATED: March 2025 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
Job Description Northern Territory Government
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 2 No. of Indirect Reports Contractors as applicable
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Contractors,
and 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 Code of Conduct , Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all 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 • AQF Certificate III/IV in water or wastewater • Significant experience in the installation, operation,
operations or formal trade certificate in a related repair and maintenance of equipment associated with
field. water and wastewater systems.

• Demonstrated leadership, written and verbal • Good knowledge and experience of Work Health safety

communication skills and time management. (WHS), environmental and quality standards relating to

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a the water industry.

culturally diverse range of customers. • Experience in the use of SCADA systems for system

• Current NT Drivers licence or ability to obtain. monitoring and fault finding.
• Ability to participate in an on-call roster system. • Use of mobility solutions products and systems.

Desirable • Confined space entry, breathing apparatus, • Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products,
working at heights certificates and monitor and record management systems such as Content Manager,
operate liquefied chlorine gas disinfection scheduling and asset maintenance systems such as
processes. Maximo.

• Sound budget management in the following • Knowledge and experience in the operation and

disciplines, Operational, Repairs and Maintenance maintenance of waste stabilisation ponds, desalination
and Minor New Works Project delivery plants, ultraviolet disinfection and chemical dosing
systems.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Simon Nicol on 08 8951 7371 for 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 and the
value of an extra week’s annual leave.
4. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=317258 Approved March 2025
Vacancy Closes 13/04/2025 Stephen Vlahovic Executive General Manager Power Services