Mr Giles's role will look at how the university can help build and maintain a local workforce within the regions by creating partnerships with local industry and mapping out the future of their workforce needs.

He joins CDU after eight years of working with the Department of Industry Tourism and Trade as a Workforce Training Coordinator and with extensive knowledge of workforce development planning, training and workforce strategies in the region.

Mr Giles, who has lived in Katherine for over two decades, said he's excited to work on long-term projects to support the region's future.

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"I am looking forward to mapping out some of the major projects in the region and how we can align workforce needs, skills development and education," he said.

"I would like to ensure that I am aiding in the skills sets and education pathways that are needed in the region and how we can guarantee we are meeting the future needs of our community."

Associate Vice-Chancellor Big Rivers Alison Haines said Mr Giles will help to ensure the university is meeting the needs of the Big Rivers region.

"We're focused on continuing to connect the needs of local industry into our local schools and communities, so we are training locals for the current and future workforce," she said.

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