Control System Engineer - Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Control System Engineer - Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Classification Band 3 Professional Position No. 13889

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Core Operations Location Darwin

Reports to Manager Power SCADA Reports to P/No. 31052

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Provide professional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Control System engineering services associated with electric power and

distribution network. The SCADA Engineer works within a small team of Engineers responsible for the deployment, support, maintenance, upgrades

and configuration of the Power Services SCADA System. This role designs and implements SCADA Systems from the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

through to the Energy Management System (EMS) used to monitor and control power networks across the Northern Territory. This includes working

after-hours and working in remote areas as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

• Design, document, implement and maintain essential SCADA and control systems components for electric power and distribution networks.
• Provide appropriate and timely technical advice on matters relating to SCADA and control systems.
• Work with a constructive style to design and implement solutions collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the technical and professional development of junior members of the team.
• Participation in an on-call roster and intrastate travel may also be required.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and

strategies.

COMPETENCY PROFILE – Manager of Team

“HOW” to do it (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: Internal and External Stakeholders - Contractors, Consultants, Employees, External Customers

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to:

• Actively align, support and promote Power and Water Corporation’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates

achievement through its people.

• Carry out duties in accordance with PWC’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 PWC’s Standards of Behaviour, Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all your activities and responsibilities within the PWC risk management

framework.

• Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical and suitability assessment (if applicable)

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Job Description Northern Territory Government

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • Mandatory minimum 3- or 4-year Science or Engineering degree • Experience in the design, documentation,

recognised in Australia. Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications commissioning and maintenance of Remote Telemetry

in engineering suitable for the admission to Corporate Units used in power distribution networks.

Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia. • Experience in Energy Management Systems and SCADA

• The ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures. technology used to collect and analyse supply and
• Ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual and team demand information and manage electricity system

member to resolve complex faults on critical equipment under security.

time pressure. • Highly developed interpersonal, written, oral

• Ability and willingness to travel and work in challenging communication and presentation skills.

environments such as power stations and remote areas, etc. • Demonstrated experience with, and following safe

• Ability and willingness to be rostered “on call” working practices.
• Valid NT Driver’s Licence or equivalent Australian Driver’s Licence.

Desirable • Demonstrated knowledge in TCP-IP, data communications and • Experience working within the utilities sector.

SCADA protocols, networking equipment and computer operating • Experience with GE Alstom Grid Energy Management

systems such as Windows, including Cisco or Microsoft certified Systems and Invensys SCD and SEL RTAC RTUs.

qualifications. • Working knowledge of Power and Water corporate

software and systems

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact David Yolo on 0407 946 112 for further information about this 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. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy may be subject to passing a suitability assessment as part of role

requirements.

Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355403 Approved March 2026

Vacancy Closes: 01/11/2026 Michael Besselink Executive General Manager – Core Operations

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