Darwin is home to a wealth of opportunities when it comes to career prospects.
Thanks to the rapid growth of the community, Darwin is the perfect place to launch your career and take advantage of the high demand for jobs. If you’re having trouble deciding what to study, this list of some of the most in-demand industries and careers in Darwin can help.
Hospitality and tourism
If you’re interested in a career in hospitality and tourism, Darwin is the place to be, with the industry employing around 17,000 workers each year. In Australia, the hospitality and tourism industry is a common pathway into the workforce as there are many great entry-level job opportunities and plenty of prospects for career advancement. Most hospitality jobs mean working in hotels, motels, cafes, restaurants, take-away shops, bars and pubs. In Darwin, you might even find yourself doing something a little more adventurous, like working in a wildlife sanctuary! Hospitality is a great place to hone skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving, and the industry provides a great opportunity to build your resume and discover what type of work you enjoy.
Teaching
Teaching is an extremely rewarding and versatile career. It’s perfect for people who are enthusiastic, patient and looking for meaningful work. Teachers in the Northern Territory are the highest paid in Australia, develop unique skills that fast-track their career and are always in demand. There are vacancies in early childhood, primary, middle and senior secondary teaching across all disciplines, and high-priority areas include Early Childhood, Special Education and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM).
Aged and disability services
Aged care and disability support workers provide physical and emotional support for people in the community who need extra support in their day-to-day lives. Due to Australia’s ageing population, aged care and disability support workers are always highly sought after. The work is versatile, emotionally rewarding and offers strong job security.
Nursing and midwifery
Nursing is one of the best careers in Australia for people looking for steady employment, as there is always a high demand. Nurses provide care to people in hospitals, aged care, other health care facilities and in the community. Northern Territory (NT) Nursing and Midwifery represents the nursing and midwifery profession across Darwin and the NT, and provides professional development, training and ongoing support. Northern Territory (NT) Nursing and Midwifery also work hard to recruit workers to the NT, and they are a great place to start if you want to see what jobs are available.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy is an immensely rewarding Allied Health career. Occupational therapists assist people to live full lives by helping them overcome a range of physical, developmental and emotional challenges caused by injury or illness. Occupational Therapists can find themselves working in a wide range of settings, such as hospitals, private practices, schools or government departments.
Computer network and systems engineer
If you have a flair for IT, Computer Network and Systems Engineer is an excellent career option. Computer Network and Systems Engineers develop, analyse, test and configure network systems, and future demand is very strong.
Motor mechanic
As technology keeps advancing, there’s never been a more exciting time to enter the automotive sector, with vehicle maintenance moving away from the traditional spanners and wrenches toward computer systems. Motor mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicles and other internal combustion engines. With the average age of cars increasing each year as people hold onto their vehicles for longer, there is an ever-growing demand for maintenance services. In addition, every year the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) records an increase in registered vehicles on the road. In fact, in the last motor vehicle census, there were 20.1 million registered motor vehicles, and a 1.7% growth in the national fleet. These figures mean job opportunities and job security for workers in the automotive industry.
