Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT) | Leaders in industry skills advice

ISACNT provides advice and gathers intelligence on workforce development, training package development, skill shortages, and workforce solutions in the Northern Territory.

Supporting Workforce Development and Industry Capability

Identifying jobs in demand

Finding the right skills in the right place at the right time is a challenge.

Each year, Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT) consult with NT businesses and peak industry associations to better understand their challenges in attracting, retaining, and upskilling workers.

The intelligence gathered from industry, provides ISACNT with the recommendations for the Northern Territory Government to help inform the annual NT Skilled Occupation Priority List (NT SOPL), and influence government policy and funding decisions that best supports industry.

You can contribute to the development of the 2026 NTSOPL by completing our online survey.

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“We have collaborated with ISACNT on multiple occasions to engage mining and automotive stakeholders across the Northern Territory. Most recently, they supported us in delivering the successful launch of the AUSMASA 2024 Workforce Plan on 17 September 2024. ISACNT’s approach has consistently been positive, proactive, and impactful, ensuring the smooth execution of each initiative. Their efforts have greatly enhanced the effectiveness of our Jobs and Skills Council's presence and activities in the region, making them a valued partner in advancing our objectives.”