Recruitment agency in Darwin for employers
CrossNation is a recruitment agency based in Victoria that serves employers in Darwin and the Northern Territory. We recruit aged care, nursing, allied health, radiology, hospitality and trades staff from candidates based in Australia and from overseas. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
12% of annual salary
Charged only when a placement succeeds. No placement, no fee.
90-day placement guarantee
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What do the Census numbers say about Darwin?
Greater Darwin had 139,902 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 34, compared with 33 in Northern Territory and 38 in Australia.
The industries employing the most people in Greater Darwin included State Government Administration, Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals), Defence.
Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 3,741 people (5.0% of employed residents), compared with 5.1% in Northern Territory and 4.5% in Australia.
These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.
Hiring in Darwin: income and occupations
Every Northern Territory postcode, including Darwin's, is Category 3, regional centres and other regional areas, on the Home Affairs designated regional area postcodes page.
Median weekly household income in Greater Darwin was $2,209 at the 2021 Census, above the Northern Territory figure of $2,061 and above the Australian figure of $1,746.
The most common occupation groups among employed residents were professionals (21.7%), community and personal service workers (14.7%), technicians and trades workers (14.5%).
State Government Administration was the industry employing the most residents of Darwin, at 7.9% of employed residents.
Wages for a role follow the award or enterprise agreement that covers it, not the Census medians. The screening checks for care and disability roles in Northern Territory are on our recruitment agency Northern Territory page. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.
Age and income in Greater Darwin
| 2021 Census | Greater Darwin | Northern Territory | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 34 | 33 | 38 |
| Median weekly household income | $2,209 | $2,061 | $1,746 |
| Median weekly family income | $2,485 | $2,213 | $2,120 |
| Median weekly personal income | $1,120 | $936 | $805 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Darwin (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Industries employing the most people (top responses)
| 2021 Census | Greater Darwin | Northern Territory | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Government Administration | 5,880 (7.9%) | 7,260 (6.8%) | 174,336 (1.4%) |
| Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) | 3,741 (5.0%) | 5,477 (5.1%) | 545,158 (4.5%) |
| Defence | 3,510 (4.7%) | 4,338 (4.1%) | 85,021 (0.7%) |
| Primary Education | 1,955 (2.6%) | 3,058 (2.9%) | 265,249 (2.2%) |
| Other Social Assistance Services | 1,675 (2.2%) | 2,936 (2.7%) | 278,221 (2.3%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Darwin (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Occupation groups (top responses)
| 2021 Census | Greater Darwin | Northern Territory | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals | 16,185 (21.7%) | 23,578 (22.0%) | 2,886,921 (24.0%) |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 10,944 (14.7%) | 16,803 (15.7%) | 1,382,205 (11.5%) |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 10,791 (14.5%) | 14,759 (13.8%) | 1,554,313 (12.9%) |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 10,565 (14.2%) | 14,102 (13.2%) | 1,525,311 (12.7%) |
| Managers | 9,679 (13.0%) | 13,843 (12.9%) | 1,645,769 (13.7%) |
| Labourers | 5,798 (7.8%) | 9,099 (8.5%) | 1,086,120 (9.0%) |
| Sales Workers | 5,211 (7.0%) | 6,942 (6.5%) | 986,433 (8.2%) |
| Machinery Operators and Drivers | 4,011 (5.4%) | 5,551 (5.2%) | 755,863 (6.3%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Darwin (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Open CrossNation jobs in Darwin
What does hiring cost?
Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee. Wages are a separate cost and follow the award or enterprise agreement that covers the role. Our salary guides and pay rates calculator print the Fair Work award minimums with their clause and effective date, so you can budget before you brief us.
How does hiring in Darwin work with CrossNation?
- You send the role, location, start date and whether you want candidates based in Australia, overseas, or both.
- We search for candidates who match the brief and record their qualification, registration and work rights status so you can check it.
- You interview the shortlist and choose who to offer.
- We coordinate the offer with you and the candidate. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
Questions from employers in Darwin
What do recruitment agencies in Darwin charge?
Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee. Other recruitment agencies set their own fees, so ask each one how it is calculated and when it is charged.
Is CrossNation one of the employment agencies or recruitment companies in Darwin?
CrossNation is a recruitment agency based in Victoria (VIC 3978). Employers in Darwin who search for employment agencies, job agencies or recruitment companies in Northern Territory are usually looking for a service like ours: you send the role and start date, we search and shortlist candidates against your brief, you interview, and we coordinate the offer.
Where is CrossNation based?
CrossNation is based in Victoria (VIC 3978) and recruits for employers in every state and territory, including Darwin and Northern Territory. Send the enquiry form to our recruitment team.
Which roles can you recruit in Darwin?
Aged care, nursing, allied health, radiology, hospitality and trades roles.
Can you recruit candidates who already live in Northern Territory?
We recruit candidates who already live in Australia and have work rights, as well as candidates overseas. Tell us which pool you prefer in the enquiry form and we will say what we can do for a start date and the Northern Territory.
Can CrossNation sponsor overseas workers or give visa advice?
No. CrossNation is a recruitment agency, not a registered migration agent. Sponsorship is the employer's decision and visa applications need a registered migration agent. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.