The Northern Territory spans from the lush, tropical Top End to the arid and spectacular Central Australia. Approximately 1500 kilometres lie between the Territory’s two major centres, Darwin and Alice Springs – and there is plenty to see in between. Darwin is closer to South-East Asia than many other Australian capital cities.
The culturally diverse Northern Territory population is about 244,000 people with more than 100 different nationalities.
With a rapidly growing economy, industries and major developments, the Territory is an exciting, prosperous and vibrant place to call home. If other members of your family are also seeking work here, the Territory is generally an easier place to find work in comparison with some other parts of Australia.
Visit careers.nt.gov.au to search for positions vacant in the NT public service, but of course there are plenty of private sector opportunities too.
In the Top End there are two distinct seasons – the Dry, from May to October, and the Wet, from November to April. Central Australia has a hot desert climate with dry summers and cold winters.
No matter what the weather is, the Territory offers residents an enviable lifestyle, with quality health, education, sporting and entertainment facilities.
The Territory is a great place to be for outdoor enthusiasts, and people come from all around Australia to enjoy fishing, camping, bush walking and sightseeing. Darwin’s proximity to Asia makes the Top End a great base for overseas travel. The Territory has an entertaining schedule of major events throughout the year, including major horse racing events in Darwin and Alice Springs, the V8 Super Cars in Darwin, the Darwin Festival and other cultural festivals around the Territory, the Finke Desert Race, the Alice Springs Masters Games and the Mindil Beach markets in Darwin.
Visit theterritory.com.au for extensive information about living and working in the NT.
To find out more about the range of things to see and do in the NT, visit travelnt.com