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

The purpose of ISACNT is to increase industry capability and capacity across the Northern Territory.

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.

Find out how we help businesses connect to a skilled workforce.

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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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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.