Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

    The Northern Territory is an amazing and unique place to work and live. Tourism, hospitality, arts, and recreational services are our way of showcasing the best of what the Territory has to offer. However, increasingly competitive domestic and international tourism markets mean the right strategies need to be in place and the right skills need to be deployed.


    Includes the following sectors

    Hotels, motels, caravan parks and other accommodation

    Cafes, Restaurants, takeaway and catering

    Museums, Clubs and sporting venues

    Hospitalityy


    You may think working in hospitality is just servicing customers in a café or restaurant, but there is so much more to the hospitality industry and the career pathways it has created for Territorians.



    Here's a glance at the Hospitality Industry Careers in the Northern Territory!


    Tourism

    If you love travelling, taking tours, and visiting beautiful places working in the Tourism industry, is just the industry for you! You can see the world and get paid at the same time.


    Here's a Glimpse of the Tourism Industry Careers in the Northern Territory!
     


    KEY FACTS

    THE tourism, hospitality and recreation INDUSTRY represents

    4.7%

    of the NT workforce

    6,900

    territorians

    employed

    in this sector

    Did you know?

    Changing demographics, consumer preferences, and the increasing availability of choice have fuelled growth in specific markets and experiences such as Aboriginal tourism, Cruise, Business Events, Education, Luxury and Adventure tourism (bushwalking, bird watching, photography, and mountain-biking).

    The Business, Financial, and Professional Services industry represents

    5%

    of the nt workforce

    7,000

    territorians

    employed

    in this sector

    Did you know?

    The Northern Territory provides a wide range of grants, scholarships, and other forms of support for businesses, community organisations and individuals. Territory Business Centres can give you information about starting a business, licensing requirements and government assistance programs. 

    Find out more

    Future of the industry

    The Northern Territory’s Tourism Industry Strategy 2030 sets the direction of tourism in the Territory for the next ten years. The strategic framework is designed to unite efforts across the public and private sectors and shift performance of the tourism sector in the Northern Territory to one of sustainable growth. The plan sets an ambitious target of between 2.51 million and 3.03 million visitors, accounting for between $3.01 billion and $3.67 billion in total expenditure by 2030.

    Insights

    Industry Insights are a great way of gaining a clear understanding and insight into NT industries.


    The Insights have been created for the general public, schools and government bodies to inform all stakeholders about the industries with the NT in focus.


    The Insights’ focus is primarily on workforce and skilling, while demonstrating pathways into the different sectors’ occupations. 

    Industry Associations

    Understanding their role

    Most industries in Australia have representation by industry associations that provide members with services, including support and training.


    Industry associations play an essential role in presenting the collective voice for individual businesses within an industry.


    Becoming a member of the peak body can give your business credibility as your membership proves to customers that you have met strict criteria and have specific qualifications and experience.


    Training Package Development

    Sport and Aquatic Community Recreation

    March 25, 2022
    Sport and recreation is embedded in the Northern Territory way of life. The all year warm weather means Territorians of all ages spend significant amounts of time outdoors with family and friends participating in recreational activities. The many health and social benefits of sport and recreation are well known, making it an important part of our daily lives. NT industry experts are encouraged to participate in the review of essential skills required for the workforce in: Sport and Recreation Aquatics and Community Recreation For more information contact Natalie McGrath on 08 7913 7519.

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    Developing a future workforce

    ISACNT works with schools, VET Coordinators, students, and industry to determine the skills needed to secure a future NT workforce. Sharing knowledge of industry and career pathways to inspire the Northern Territory's upcoming workforce.

    Would your business welcome a student for

    WORK EXPERIENCE?


    Could your business share knowledge of the industry, and assist in building employability skills in the next generation?

    We want to hear from you.

    Register Here.

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