Power Systems Engineer – Dispatch and Forecast

Power-and-Water-Corporation; Darwin; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Power and Water Corporation in Darwin seeks a Power Systems Engineer – Dispatch and Forecast to assist in the determination and operation of the Darwin-Katherine interim electricity market and Northern Territory power systems, ensuring secure, reliable, economical, and safe operation. You will develop, maintain and enhance tools for analysis, forecasting, reporting, decision-making and compliance.

The role is ongoing (permanent), full-time, with remuneration band and Aboriginal priority

Job description

Power Systems Engineer – Dispatch and Forecast

Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Closes: 08/10/2026

Band 2 Professional - Remuneration Package $117,891 - $146,181 (including salary $103,787 - $129,051)

Vacancy Number:

042441

Agency:

Power and Water Corporation

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Unit

Market and System Transition

Location:

Darwin

Primary Objective:

Assist in the determination and operation of the Darwin-Katherine interim electricity market and Northern Territory power systems for the secure, reliable, economic, and safe operation, as well as the development and publishing of various operational documents, including those requiring industry consultation, generation planning, and market operation reports to ensure compliance with various Technical Codes. The role also supports the development, maintenance and enhancement of power system, market and operational support tools to improve analysis, forecasting, reporting, decision-making and compliance activities.

Special Instructions:

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

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