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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Technical Coordinator – Sewer Reticulation

Classification Technical Coordinator Position No. 13557

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Water Services Location Darwin

Reports to Reticulation Coordinator Reports to P/No. 13647

Information for Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information for

Applicants 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

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Contributes to operational effectiveness by coordinating and overseeing the operations, repairs and maintenance of Power and Water’s wastewater

reticulation systems in Darwin and surrounding areas assigned to the Northern region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

• Ensure that sewer reticulation systems are operated and maintained to agreed service levels and licence requirements through efficient and

effective management of the day-to-day operations and repairs of the sewer reticulation 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 of preventative and planned maintenance and minor capital works programs.
• Safely and efficiently execute unplanned/planned works defined in a Works Program schedule.
• Coordinate, control, and manage internal and external resources (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.

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.
• Contribute to timely and accurate Safety Management System investigations as part of an investigation team as required.
• 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)

Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve

common goals.

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Job Description Northern Territory Government

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 5 No. of Indirect Reports Contractor as applicable

Key Interactions: External Stakeholders, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Contractors and

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 of 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 • An AQF Certificate IV in Wastewater Operations or • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the

relevant Trade Qualification with equivalent skills and operation, maintenance and repair/replacement of

knowledge. water, wastewater, and effluent reuse reticulation

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication systems.

skills • Demonstrated experience at reading and

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team including the understanding water and wastewater maps and plans.

ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritise • Experience in effectively managing a large team of

workload. trade employees and engaging with contractors.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a • Experience in Managing Sewer maintenance

culturally diverse range of customers. programs, including scale and clean and vacuum

• Demonstrated ability to Review sewer CCTV surveys system maintenance.

to determine asset condition and required • Knowledge and experience of Work Health Safety

rehabilitation works, including mains replacement, (WHS), environmental and quality standards relating

relining and access chamber refurbishment. to the water and sewer industry

• Current NT HR Drivers licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable • Confined space entry, breathing apparatus, and • Experience in record management systems such as

working at heights. Content Manager, scheduling, and asset maintenance

• Sound budget management in the following systems such as Maximo.

disciplines, Operational, Repairs and Maintenance and

Minor New Works Project delivery.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Peter Hopkins on 08 8985 7119 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/Job Details?rtf Id=308082 Approved October 2024

Vacancy Closes 03/11/2024 Shane Torr Senior Manager Service Delivery North – Water Services

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