Share your feedback and help shape the future of the Territory's workforce.

The Northern Territory Government is taking action to reduce crime, rebuild the Territory economy and restore the Territory lifestyle.

A strong, skilled and inclusive workforce is central to achieving these goals. One where Territorians can access the benefits that come from work, and businesses can find the people and skills they need to grow and succeed.

To guide this, the Office of Workforce Development is leading the creation of a whole-of-Territory Workforce Development Strategy - a shared roadmap for attracting, developing and retaining the workforce our regions and industries need, now and into the future.

Have your say

We’re seeking input from businesses, industry groups, workers and the wider community to better understand the Territory’s workforce needs, challenges and priorities. Your experiences, ideas and insights will help shape practical actions to grow, attract and retain the workforce our economy needs.

Your feedback will ensure the Strategy reflects the real challenges and opportunities across the Territory.

Before sharing your views, please take a moment to read the Consultation Paper, which outlines key research findings, workforce trends, and the challenges and opportunities facing the Territory today.

To provide feedback, you can:

• Complete the survey
• Lodge a written submission via the upload function, or
• Attend a public consultation forum:
  • Darwin: Wednesday 12 November, 5.30pm, Hilton Darwin. Register.
  • Katherine: Thursday 13 November , 4pm, Knotts Crossing Resort. Register.
    
  • Palmerston: Tuesday 18 November, 5.30pm, Rydges Palmerston. Register.
  • Alice Springs: Tuesday 25 November, 5.30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton. Register.
  • Tennant Creek: Wednesday 26 November, 5.30pm, Barkly Business Hub. Register.
  • Nhulunbuy: Tuesday 2 December, 5.30pm, Walkabout Lodge. Register.

Consultation is open until 30 January 2026.