Trades Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title Trades Assistant

Position Number 13519 Location Channel Island, Darwin

Designation Trade Technical

Reports To (Position Title) Mechanical OMT Coordinator

Northern Territory Government

Information for Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further
Applicants information for applicants and example applications see: Click Here

Territory Generation values diversity in the workplace that represents the community. Therefore, under an
approved Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be

Special Measures granted priority consideration for selection. For more information on Special Measures, go to the OCPE
website.

Information about If you accept this position, a summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications, experience, skills,
Selected Applicant’s etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For
Merit further information see: Click Here

Organisational Context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to
provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory’s trusted and respected energy
services business.
Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are
Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).
We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective and we are committed to a workplace that supports
people from all backgrounds.

Employee Responsibilities

You work as part of a team to safely and efficiently meet your agreed objectives which contribute to the shared vision for Territory
Generation. You actively demonstrate the organisation’s values and take accountability for your performance and behaviour. Key
responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates an awareness of the Vision and objectives of the Corporation.
• Develops individual objectives and, where requested by direct supervisor, adjusts priorities to the needs of the

business.
Focus

• Tracks own performance in line with objectives on a regular basis.
• Actively participates in performance reviews and feedback processes.
• Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure.
• Demonstrate the organisation’s values.
• Conduct business in line with the values and high ethical standards – considers values in business interactions;

goals.

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Role Responsibilities

You will assist the maintenance team to undertake routine maintenance of generation assets at the Channel Island Power Station
on a day to day basis.

Your accountabilities include:

1. Provide general assistance to trades personnel conducting on-the-ground operations work, including routine plant inspections,
minor equipment isolations, equipment lubrication, routine tests and identification, investigation and where possible
rectification of plant defects.

2. Ensure cleanliness of plant, equipment and vehicles.
3. Pick up spare parts in the Darwin metropolitan area.
4. Assist other non-trade and trades personnel as required.
5. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders from a multi-disciplined workforce (Outage Planners, Operators, Electrical staff,

Contractors etc).
6. Use computerised systems as necessary.
7. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate

values and strategies.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to provide general assistance to trades and other staff within a heavy industrial environment, in the
undertaking of their duties, including housekeeping and general site maintenance.

2. Demonstrated competence in the area of work place safety and commitment to safe work practices.
3. Sound ability to work in a Permit to Work system that ensures safety to all personnel and ability to work unsupervised yet still

maintain constant interaction with operational staff.
4. Well developed computer literacy
5. Demonstrate an attention to detail and ability to prioritise allocated work to deliver desirable outcomes within designated

timeframes.
6. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which result in effective team membership and contribution to work place

objectives.
7. Have an NT driver’s licence and be able to participate in an “On Call” roster
8. Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies and corporate

values and strategies.

Desirable •

1. Current NT High Risk licence, Forklift Bridge Gantry Crane, Non Slewing Mobile Crane and EWP
2. Have undertaken Confined spaces, Work at Heights and First Aid training
3. Sound Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform simple mechanical tasks

REVIEW / AUTHORISATION
The successful applicant will be required to provide a national police check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from
this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

The preferred candidate is required to undertake a pre-employment medical and employment is conditional on the outcome.

Approved July 2026 General Manager Operations & Maintenance

Apply online:
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354822 Closing: 10/09/2026

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