Retail and Personal Services

The retail and wholesale trade sector covers many small and large businesses selling goods to consumers, businesses, and organisations. Retail and Personal Services in the Northern Territory are primarily influenced by income and expenditure habits, indicating consumer confidence. Retail and wholesale connect to various industries, such as primary industries and manufacturing. Employing over 10% of the NT workforce, retail services will continue to be a reliable job creator and revenue stream.



Includes the following sectors

Retail trade

Wholesale trade

Personal services

KEY FACTS

The Retail and Personal Services industry represents

10%

of the nt workforce

12,996

territorians

employed

in this sector

Did you know?

In the year to February 2022 (current terms) retail turnover increased by 2.6 per cent to $3.6 billion in the NT.

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The Business, Financial, and Professional Services industry represents

10%

of the nt workforce

12996

territorians

employed

in this sector

Did you know?

In the year to February 2022 (current terms) retail turnover increased by 2.6 per cent to $3.6 billion in the NT.

Find out more

Industry snapshots

Download Retail Trade Snapshot

The Business, Financial, and Professional Services industry represents

10%

of the nt workforce

12996

territorians

employed

in this sector

Did you know?

In the year to February 2022 (current terms) retail turnover increased by 2.6 per cent to $3.6 billion in the NT.

Find out more

Future of the industry

Employment levels for all occupations involved in the Retail Trade industry are predicted to grow between 2020 and 2025, with Sales Assistants (General) predicted to have the largest industry employment increase of 25% by 2025.

Industry Associations

Understanding their role

Most industries in Australia have representation by industry associations that provide members with services, including support and training.


Industry associations play an essential role in presenting the collective voice for individual businesses within an industry.


Becoming a member of the peak body can give your business credibility as your membership proves to customers that you have met strict criteria and have specific qualifications and experience.


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Developing a future workforce

ISACNT works with schools, VET Coordinators, students, and industry to determine the skills needed to secure a future NT workforce. Sharing knowledge of industry and career pathways to inspire the Northern Territory's upcoming workforce.

Would your business welcome a student for

WORK EXPERIENCE?


Could your business share knowledge of the industry, and assist in building employability skills in the next generation?

We want to hear from you.

Find out how we help businesses connect to a skilled workforce.

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