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Several significant economic drivers will underpin intensive
local development.Those economic drivers will include the
AustralAsia Trade Route, investment in gas and related
industries, mining and minerals processing, agribusiness,
tourism, Defence support and Darwin’s growth as a regional
supply, service and distribution hub. Emerging industries
based on tropical and desert knowledge and innovation,
information technology and communications are also f
orecast to bolster the Territory’s economy in the future.
The Territory is on track to become a major oil and gas
operations and maintenance hub. Specifically, a new Darwin
marine supply base will provide state-of-the-art facilities to
service offshore oil and gas operations.
An impressive list of existing and impending oil and gas
ventures, supported by global giants of the sector, will assure
the region’s growth and prosperity for decades into the future.
Significant mining developments and infrastructure projects,
including a new hospital and prison, are also due to
commence and will further boost job opportunities and bring
significant economic benefits for Territory-wide regional towns
and communities.
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The spin-offs will include an unparalleled demand for skilled
tradesmen of every kind, and professionals across broadranging
sectors including engineering, nursing, medicine
and teaching.
looking To migraTe To, or have a
working holiDay in The norThern
TerriTory?
Several migration programs are available for persons and
families wishing to migrate to the Northern Territory to live and
work or do business.
What kind of people is the Northern Territory looking for?
The Northern Territory is on the lookout for persons with
skills and experience in business, and most trades and
professions, inclining hospitality, tourism, education and
health management. The wide diversity of the types of jobs
available is reflected in the Northern Territory Occupation
Shortage List. This list provides a list of occupations that are
either in shortage or experiencing recruitment difficulties in
the Northern Territory. The Northern Territory Government is
actively seeking and encouraging migrants with these skills to
join its community.
Detailed information on migration and Northern territory
Government sponsorship for business and skill migrants is
available at www.migration.nt.gov.au
looking for jobs
A wealth of business and employment opportunities will be on
offer, especially if you have the skills the Territory needs. The
Territory Workers Database is a candidate pool established to
bring together skilled people looking for jobs and businesses
needing their services. The database allows job seekers to
register their skills for prospective employers or recruitment
agencies to search the available profiles for suitable
candidates to fill job vacancies.
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register your interest.
The Territory Worker Database is
a candidate pool allowing job
seekers to register their skills for
prospective Territory employers or
recruitment agencies to search for
jobe ready people.
Register your skills at
www.theterritory.com.au
Northern Territory
State Migration Plan
The State Migration Plan provides
the guidelines for migration of skilled
workers to the Territory to address
specific skill shortages and local
labour market needs. This Plan
helps to ensure businesses have the
skilled workers they need to grow
the Territory and be ready for major
projects in the future.
The plan highlights occupations in
demand across the Northern Territory
for overseas citizens. It includes
criteria relating to qualifications, work
experience and applicable English
language requirements for a number
of occupations.
For more information on the State
Migration Plan, visit
australiasnorthernterritory.nt.gov.au