Construcciones Yamaro: CDU brings construction management course to Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will introduce a new Master of Construction Management in 2027 as the Northern Territory works to build its local construction workforce.
Up to 70 students will be able to study the course from Semester 1 2027, developing the skills needed to lead complex construction projects.
CDU discipline chair in engineering professor Stefanija Klaric said there was strong demand for construction managers across the country, with the NT facing particular workforce challenges.
Klaric said the Territory’s construction industry currently relied heavily on construction managers brought in from southern states who may not be prepared for the NT’s working environment.
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“A key issue we’re hearing from industry advisors is that it’s not just things like the weather or environment that shape a project’s timeline in the Territory. It’s other things such as sourcing construction materials because of long freight distances, limited local manufacturing, and the remoteness of some builds,” she said.
“These are all things that need to be factored into a project’s timeline in the north, and developing leaders in construction management right here in the Territory means we can build a workforce better equipped for the NT’s needs.”
Klaric said the course would be open to domestic and international students, with coursework also available online.
The Territory’s construction industry has welcomed the course, with potential student site visits, guest lecturers and industry placements under consideration.
DCOH managing director and chief executive officer Shane Dignan said access to tertiary-level study opportunities was critical to growing the construction workforce.
“Local access to industry qualifications and opportunities will undoubtedly strengthen our economy,” said Dignan. “We want our professionals to excel in the construction industry, and tailored courses like this help us retain talented tradies and professionals, attract more skilled people to the Territory, and build the capability needed to deliver our future projects. We’re delighted to see this rolled out through Charles Darwin University.”
AllCast NT founding director and 25-year member of Master Builders NT Ray Bail said a strong local construction leadership base was vital to the NT’s future.
“The Master of Construction Management focuses on developing practical, real-world skills,” said Bail. “It’s about career progression, building industry capability, and giving people the confidence to deliver projects for Territorians, by Territorians.”
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