The Department of Business and Employment actively promotes the Northern Territory as a place to live and work locally, nationally and internationally.

A priority is to develop the skills of Northern Territory residents for employment, particularly in the skills shortage areas.

The department maintains the Territory Worker Database, where skilled workers interested in moving to the Northern Territory can register their details. Registered employers and agents access this database when filling vacancies.

Overseas workers seeking information on working in the Northern Territory should visit Business and Skilled Migration.