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Be a part of renewing and recreating Darwin

There are endless job opportunities in Darwin. Take a risk, give up the frenzied commutes. Live in a tropical home or city apartment and watch the monsoon rain roll in over the harbour.. Experience the changing Seasons. 
 
Work in a frontier economy. Grow your career, make a difference.

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    Moving to Darwin for work is one of the best decisions I have made

    Carlos Campos

    Jobs

    Darwin has an incredible range of employment opportunities and great prospects for rapid career progression if you have the skills and desire. 

    18.8%

    Public Administration & Safety

    7.3%

    Education & training supports

    7.3%

    Tourism

    Darwin Library

    Search for jobs

    Find jobs across all industries in the Greater Darwin region. 

    Search for jobs
    Migrate to Work in Darwin

    Migrate to work

    There are opportunities for seasonal labourers and short-term international visitors in hospitality, retail, tourism and food and agribusiness.

    Various work visa options exist to address a number of employment conditions including Working Holiday Visa, Training Visa and Short-Stay Specialist Visa. Check the work conditions in your visa grant notice before seeking a job in Australia.
     
    Australia Government Department Home Affairs
    Migrate to work | Australia's Northern Territory 

    Info for International Students

    For international students, visa holders can work up to 40 hours per fortnight during the study period or full-time during the study break. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you can work more than 40 hours a fortnight if you are working in some sectors for example, the agriculture sector, tourism and hospitality sector and supermarkets.

    Skill and Training Opportunities

    Skills and training

    There is a range of accredited vocational education and training services in Darwin to support our diverse population. 
    Vocational education and training (VET) delivers industrial and technical skill courses to local and international students. The courses include business, project management, hospitality, languages, civil Construction, human resources, marketing, and aged and early childhood care.

    My Skills – Australia’s Training Directory
    uWorkin Talent Community
     

    Start a Business in Darwin

    Starting a business

    There is a lot of support for people wishing to start a business in Darwin. 
     
    Learn about the essentials of starting a business in Darwin and where to seek advice. You can also find out what grants and funding opportunities are available to help give new businesses a great start. 
     

    Advice

    There is a lot of support for people wishing to start a business in Darwin.

    Learn generally about starting a business, business structures, intellectual property, services and support through Business Australia.

    For specific advice about how to start a cafe, restaurant or retail shop in Darwin, check out  Step-by-step Guides

    Darwin businesses, Indigenous enterprises, and not-for-profits can seek free advice from small business champions - Small Business Champions

    Foreign Companies

    If you are a foreign company, you need to follow the steps available in Australian Securities & Investments Commission to register in Australia.

    Grants

    There are currently over $60.4 billion grants, among which 629 are business grants worth over $58.3 billion available to Darwin businesses. City of Darwin can help familiarise you with the business grants available.Darwin GrantGuru

     

    Career Pathways in Darwin

    Career pathways

    In Darwin you can gain work experience through part-time and casual employment, graduate programs, traineeship & apprenticeship programs, internships, and volunteer programs.

    Graduate programs

    Organisations offer a range of paid positions for graduate students in Darwin.

    NTG Graduate Careers 
    Job Search - UWorking

    Internships

    An internship provides you with practical work experience in a workplace aligned with your academic studies. We suggest you contact the individual businesses or the peak industry associations in Darwin for any internship opportunities.

    Peak Industry Associations
    Business Directory

    Traineeships and apprenticeships

    Gain hands-on learning and industry experience in Darwin through a mix of paid industry training and formal study.

    Top End Group Training
    Charles Darwin University

     

    WE WILL CHANGE YOU. THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE, WE INVITE YOU TO CHANGE US. WE INVITE YOU TO COME TO DARWIN AND EXPERIENCE A PLACE SO WELCOMING YOU WON'T EVER WANT TO LEAVE.

    About

    Darwin is a unique city, full of opportunities. The Discover Darwin website provides information about living, working, studying, visiting, and investing in Darwin.

    Discover Darwin is brought to you by the City of Darwin in collaboration with the community.

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