About us

The Department of Mining and Energy was established in September 2024 to support the Northern Territory’s key resources industry, with a key focus on energy and mineral development.

As the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition are addressed, the department will play a crucial role in supporting the expansion of domestic and regional energy supply, as well as continuing to back mineral industry development, renewables and energy systems.

The formation of the new department was designed with clear objectives in mind:

• aligning public sector structures with government’s top priorities: reduce crime, rebuild the economy, and restore our unique Territory lifestyle
• building a stronger, more specialised public service with technical expertise in smaller departments
• empowering quicker and informed decisions, made closer to the ground, with structures that enable the public service to be agile and responsive.

Chief executive officer

Mr Alister Trier

Our minister

Hon Gerard Maley, MLA

• Deputy Chief Minister
• Minister for Mining and Energy
• Minister for Renewables

Our campaign websites

Information is made available on a range of topics through our dedicated campaign websites.

View all of the department's campaign websites.

Our annual reports

View annual reports for the department prior to it being established.

Our customer service charter

View the department's customer service charter.

Customer service charter PDF (145.1 KB)
Customer service charter DOCX (61.0 KB)

Access to information

View the department’s statement of information.

Fraud control

View how we prevent fraud and how to report suspected fraud.

Careers

It’s an exciting time to join us. Find out more about our career opportunities.