• The Territory Government has launched a 10-year workforce strategy to attract, develop and retain the workers needed to support economic growth.
   
• The strategy identifies three priorities to grow workforce participation, strengthen skills and improve the conditions that attract and retain workers.
   
• The strategy supports the Government’s Rebuilding the Economy Strategy and responds to more than 29,000 projected new jobs over the next decade.

The Finocchiaro CLP Government has released the Building a Bigger, Better Workforce: Northern Territory Workforce Development Strategy 2026–2036, providing a coordinated framework to address skills shortages, strengthen the Territory’s workforce outcomes and deliver growth.

It is projected that 29,000 jobs will be created in the Territory over the next decade.

Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations and Minister for Workforce Development Robyn Cahill OAM said: “The Territory is entering a period of significant transformation, with projects in resources, infrastructure, defence and energy expected to drive strong demand for workers.

"A skilled and productive workforce will be fundamental to unlocking the Territory’s economic potential and this strategy sets out a practical approach to grow our workforce."

Developed in partnership with business, industry and the community, the strategy ensures a coordinated, whole-of-Territory approach to addressing workforce requirements and supporting future workforce needs.

Encompassing three key priorities, More people, growing the workforce; Better skills, building capability; and Lifestyle and productivity, strengthening conditions; the Building a Bigger Better Workforce strategy focuses on the steps required to build a sustainable workforce that supports economic diversification, strong communities and long-term prosperity.

“With projections of 29,000 jobs being created over the next decade, no single organisation or sector can address workforce challenges in isolation, this strategy sets out how we will work together to ensure Territorians have the skills and opportunities to participate in our economy," Minister Cahill said.

Access the Building a Bigger, Better Workforce: Northern Territory Workforce Development Strategy at https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/bigger-better-workforce.

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom