ISACNT | Industry Skills Advisory Council NT

We provide advice on skills shortages, vocational education and training to support Territory businesses in their pursuit of a highly skilled workforce

We provide advice to the education and training sector on future job opportunities in the Northern Territory

We provide advice on skills shortages, vocational education and industry training to support Territory businesses in their pursuit for high caliber candidates.

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A highly skilled workforce benefits everyone

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How is technological change affecting business in the NT? Read our blog.

Questions on upskilling or skills shortages? Talk to us today.

What specific skills do you need to reach your career goals?

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Are you interested in improving your foundation skills? Read our blog.

Unsure about which qualifications you need for a particular role? Talk to us today.

Offering the right training will secure a bright future for your business and the NT

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From jobs to skills - how can we better prepare young people for the world of work? Read our blog.

Do you feel that a qualification needs to be adapted for the NT’s unique and diverse needs? Talk to us today.

The NT Skilled Occupation Priority List could be of significant interest to your members.

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Your members’ requirements may differ according to their urban or remote location. Discover more by reading our blog.

Which skills are most in demand in your industry? Talk to us today.

We strongly encourage advisors to refer to the NT Skilled Occupation Priority List when providing career guidance.

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We believe foundation skills are the linchpin of further study or workplace advancement. Read our blog for more.

Improve your business. Talk to us today.

Our focus

Future jobs and the value of VET

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Identify Jobs in High Demand

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Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Readiness Assessment

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The Buddy Guide

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Insights

Insights by Industry

Territory Specific

'Recruitment is one of our key challenges' – hear how the Skills Priority list can help

Recruitment is one of the key stressors experienced by numerous NT businesses. Attracting skilled workers to small towns like those that exist across the Territory makes recruitment even more challenging

Article by Hugh Roberts 18 Sep. 2017

Transport, Engineering and Automotive

Transport Industry jobs continue to evolve with technological change

Technological change is not new to the transport industry. The last century has brought about major advancement in automation and the transport industry. These ongoing changes make it essential to recognise the impact of technology on today’s workers. Industries will need to respond by helping their workers acquire new skills and adapt to meet automation and new technological demands.

Article by Hugh Roberts 8 Sep. 2017

Aquaculture, Agricultural and Horticultural

Caring for the Land – Cluster Skills

Territory Natural Resource Management Forum was held in Darwin recently where a host of informative speakers delivered on topics from Savanna Fire, Gouldian Finch research, Invasive Weed Management along with Indigenous Ranger groups outlining their work to combat weeds, fire management, to feral animals. This then lead me to think about the skills that would be required to undertake these roles.

Article by Pauline Halse 28 Aug. 2017

All Industries

The Importance of Post Trade Training to the NT

Post trade training provides qualified trades persons with ongoing training opportunities to gain additional trade licences or specialise in a targeted area of interest. Current Industry needs point to an ever increasing demand for higher-level trade skills.

Article by Stephen Goodall 25 Aug. 2017