MITAC maintains a job vacancy database that is based on the adverts appearing in the Saturday edition of the NT News.  The database was started in March 2009 and now has 2 years worth of history.

Data is collected for 122 job types in 7 Industry Areas:

* Civil Construction

* Construction

* Electrotechnology

* Furnishing

* Training

* Mining & Drilling

* Telecommunication

* Apprentices

Whilst not an exhaustive list of the vacancies in the Northern Territory it does show some interesting trends and we are keen to see if they reflect what's happening in your business.

Please send your comments to Purdey at purdey@mitac.org.au or phone the office on 8981 0077

Update - June 2011

The Top 5 trades requested the most across the whole of the NT for the Period March 2009-April 2011:

Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Painter & Building Labourer

It is interesting to note that after a quiet period the Mining Industry is starting to look for people such as Mining Engineers. Geologists and Surveyers again.

Construction continues to remain the most highly advertised industry across the NT as shown in the following Comparison of Industry Sectors - March 2009 - April 2011

If you would like to see specific data for your Industry/Trade area, please contact Purdey on 8981 0077 or email purdey@mitac.org.au