The Northern Territory (NT) is on the cusp of the most exciting and sustainable economic change in its history.
There are a number of major projects either underway or about to commence in the Territory in the mining, renewable, maritime and defence sectors.
A skilled and diverse workforce is necessary for these projects to be delivered. Increasing the Territory workforce requires focus on targeting skilled and semi-skilled migrants is essential to attract more workers to the Territory.
Programs and initiatives to increase the Northern Territory’s workforce include:
- a $92 million commitment to grow a strong workforce by skilling and reskilling Territorians
- supporting employers and apprentices through providing funding for delivery of training and assessment services
- supporting outcomes through group training arrangements, mentoring, travel, accommodation and incentives
- funding the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider to have a regional presence and face to face support for businesses
- using targeted programs to tackle barriers to skill development for equity groups, provide pre-employment and pathway options and build the latest skills for those who may already have core qualifications
- increasing the number of Aboriginal Territorians entering employment through programs such as the Aboriginal Workforce Grants
- better engagement and more accessible pathways for NT youth and disadvantaged groups entering the workforce
- workforce boost, a $12.8 million package of initiatives targeting workers locally, nationally and globally to fill critical skill shortages and come to work in the NT
- raising the profile of the NT through the Global Worker Attraction campaign and highlight the NT as a preferred destination to work and live
- delivering business and skilled migration programs in the Territory and national and international worker attraction through the independent General Skilled Migration program, employer sponsored programs NT Designated Area Migration Agreement and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional program
- providing nominations for eligible investors, business owners and entrepreneurs for visas under the Business Innovation and Investment Program.
- working in partnership with local businesses to attract specific international workers and fill critical workforce shortages with the Pacific Australian Labour Mobility Scheme.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade helps facilitate the growth of a skilled, agile workforce to meet the future skilling needs of the NT.
If you would like to discuss your workforce needs with our team, contact us.