Trades & Automotive International Recruitment Session

Discover global trades and automotive talent solutions for NT employers. Learn sourcing, visas, mobilisation and long‑term workforce support

Dizon & Associates International Recruitment is pleased to invite you to our upcoming International Recruitment and Migration Information Session for Trades and Automotive Employers in the Northern Territory.

This session is designed for businesses across the trades and automotive sectors that are currently experiencing skills shortages and seeking sustainable, long-term workforce solutions through international recruitment. It provides a practical, end to end overview of the global recruitment and migration process, from sourcing skilled tradespeople overseas through to skills assessments, visa pathways, mobilisation, compliance, and long-term retention strategies.

For organisations that cannot attend in person, the session will also be live streamed to ensure accessibility for regional and remote teams across the NT.

We will also share an overview of the skilled occupations currently in demand across the Northern Territory, including automotive trades, heavy diesel mechanics, panel beaters, fabricators, welders, belt splicers, machinists, and other technical roles where we have active international talent pipelines through our partners in South Africa, Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Philippines and other regions.

What You Will Learn

• Global trade and automotive talent pools and sourcing strategies
• Overview of the recruitment process from engagement to placement
• Occupation lists relevant to NT employers
• Skills assessments (TRA and Vetassess where required)
• Visa pathways including 482 TSS, 494 regional pathways and other suitable options
• Migration modelling, employer obligations and compliance
• Timeframes, mobilisation planning and onboarding support
• Workforce stability and long-term retention strategies
• Live Q&A with an Australian Registered Migration Agent and an International Recruitment Specialist

Who Should Attend?

This session is suitable for a wide range of organisations and workforce decision makers, including:

• Automotive repair businesses
• Heavy vehicle and diesel workshops
• Collision repair centres
• Engineering and fabrication workshops
• Mining and civil contractors
• Construction and trade-based businesses
• HR managers and talent acquisition teams
• Business owners and operational managers facing skills shortages

Event Details

Location:
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Harry Chan Ave, Darwin

Date and Time:
Monday 9 March, 10:00am to 11:00am

Tuesday 10 March, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Session Duration:
1 hour

Cost:
Free

Format:
In person and live streamed via LinkedIn and Facebook

Facilitators

• Paul Dizon, Managing Director, MARA Registered Migration Agent
• Peter Singh, International Recruitment Specialist – Trade and Automotive

If your organisation is actively hiring or planning long-term workforce growth in 2026 and beyond, this session will provide clarity, structure and practical solutions tailored to the Northern Territory market.

We look forward to welcoming you.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out.