About us

    Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides advice to and gathers intelligence on training package development, workforce development, skills shortages and workforce solutions in the Northern Territory. 

    ISACNT is committed to supporting workforce development initiatives across the Northern Territory through research, strategic thinking, industry engagement and consultation.

    As the conduit between industry, stakeholders and the national system for Vocational, Education and Training (VET), ISACNT supports training product development through local engagement, providing quality representation for Northern Territory industries.

    ISACNT engages with employers and peak industry bodies to gather occupational intelligence on hard to fill positions. Recommendations are then provided to the NT Government to support the annual NT Skilled Occupation Priority List  (NTSOPL).

    Our Purpose

    To contribute to increasing the capability and capacity of the workforce in the Northern Territory through provision of workforce intelligence and advice.

    We do this through:

    Building relationships with industry associations, businesses, schools, registered training organisations, and government in the Northern Territory, including in regional and remote

    Engaging with registered training organisations to inform the best qualifications and training options to meet employer and employee requirements

    Collaborating with national stakeholders, including Jobs & Skills Australia (JSA) and Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs)

    Contributing to the development of national qualifications to maintain relevance to employers throughout the Northern Territory

    Researching industry workforce trends to inform on future workforce planning

    Participating in school programs which promote Vocational, Education and Training opportunities

    Gathering industry intelligence, through engagements to support the Northern Territory Skilled Occupation Priority List (NTSOPL)

    Promoting apprenticeships and traineeships to Northern Territory employers

    Identifying opportunities to develop industry workforce strategies

    Our People

    ISACNT has experienced and industry experts that work with industry and stakeholders across the Northern Territory.


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    Our Board

    The Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a voluntary Board of Directors.

     

    The Board of Directors comprising of business and industry representative who oversee and govern the organisation.


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    ISACNT 2025–2030 Strategic Plan Summary

    This summary outlines ISACNT’s priorities for the next five years, focused on workforce development across the Northern Territory. Key themes include innovation, sustainability, strong partnerships, and regional engagement.

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    Quality Policy Statement

    ISACNT is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations. We have implemented a Quality Management System to ensure client satisfaction and provide innovative and tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. 

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    Global Compliance Certification (GCC) certificed


    ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certified


    At ISACNT, we are committed to excellence in quality management. Our ISO 9001 certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in our processes, ensuring efficiency, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction. This internationally recognised certification reinforces our role as a trusted partner in workforce development, providing reliable and high-quality services to industry and stakeholders across the Northern Territory.


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    We are currently seeking a range of people to complete our team

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