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NAIDOC Week 2026 marks 50 years of deadly. Half a century of celebrating culture, honouring resilience and recognising the enduring contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Behind every role in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) is a unique story of ambition, resilience, culture and community connection.

NAIDOC Week 2026 marks a significant milestone with this year's national theme, 50 Years of Deadly, celebrating 5 decades of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strength, culture, leadership and resilience.

OCPE is proud to support the 2026 Northern Territory Disability Inclusion Awards.

Results from the 2025 People Matter Survey show pleasing improvements in overall employee engagement and satisfaction.

The Commissioner for Public Employment is required to publish the state of the service report annually with the 2024-25 report tabled in Parliament on 23 October 2025.

OCPE has supported the delivery of 21 leadership development programs across the NTPS throughout 2025 with a total of 521 enrolments within the calendar year.

NAIDOC Week 2025 has concluded after a week of vibrant events across the Northern Territory, celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A redacted version of the ICAC investigation report PDF (6.7 MB) is now available.

The OCPE Strategic Plan 2025-2030 outlines the role of OCPE in shaping the NTPS workforce priorities and initiatives over the next 5 years.