Summary
Award-winning NT RTO delivering nationally recognised training in aged care, disability, mental health, community services, cleaning, leadership & business. Expressions of Interest now open.
Location Details
Northern Territory
Head office in Bayview, Darwin with a satellite office at Desert Knowledge Precinct, Alice Springs. Training delivered across NT, including urban, regional and very remote communities, plus workplace and virtual delivery.
Potential
Response Employment and Training presents a rare opportunity to acquire an award-winning RTO with strong foundations and clear growth potential. With established systems, contracts, and an experienced team, the business is well positioned to expand into new programs, international partnerships, and emerging markets such as the Remote Jobs and Economic Development program. Its scalable delivery model and industry recognition provide a rock-solid platform for future growth.
Skills
Response Employment and Training delivers nationally recognised qualifications across high-demand sectors including aged care, disability, community services, mental health, cleaning operations, leadership, and business. With expertise in remote and very remote delivery, the organisation is known for its culturally appropriate and learner-centred approach. Flexible training modes include classroom, workplace, in-community, and virtual delivery, supported by experienced trainers and scalable systems.
Hours
Operates standard Monday–Friday business hours, with flexible evening and weekend training options available.
Lease
Lease held by Crest NT Pty Ltd (ACN 604 567 526) for 3 years from 7 Oct 2024, with sublease to RET.
Employees
Team includes a General Manager, Student Administration Manager, Student Administration Officer, two full-time trainers, and two contract trainers, supported by strong community and industry networks.
Reason for Sale
The current CEO, Sally Morris, has made the decision to sell Response Employment and Training in order to dedicate her time fully to her other enterprise, Crest NT. While she has overseen the growth, systems, contracts, and awards that underpin RET’s strong reputation, she recognises that the organisation has far greater growth potential than she can personally manage while operating both businesses. The sale ensures RET can reach its full potential under a dedicated owner.
About the Business
Response Employment and Training (RET) is an award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering nationally recognised programs across the Northern Territory. Established in 2021 following its separation from Crest NT, RET has grown into a respected provider with a head office in Darwin and a satellite office in Alice Springs, enabling it to serve both urban and very remote communities.
The organisation delivers training in aged care, disability support, community services, mental health, community safety, cleaning operations, leadership, management, and business. Programs are delivered flexibly through classroom learning, workplace-based training, in-community delivery, and virtual platforms.
RET is recognised for its culturally appropriate, learner-centred approach and has been awarded multiple honours, including the NT Training Awards Industry Collaboration Award and the 2024 Australian Training Awards Bronze Award for Innovation in VET.
The business holds contracts such as User Choice, Skilling Pathways, and regional council agreements, and is listed on the Local Buy Register. With an experienced team, proven systems, and compliance aligned with the 2025 Standards for RTOs, RET is well positioned to expand further into new programs, remote employment initiatives, and international markets.
Expressions of Interest close at 4.00pm ACST on Thursday, 6 November 2025. This sale will be conducted in two stages, beginning with non-binding offers, followed by shortlisted parties being invited to participate in supervised site visits and due diligence before best and final offers are sought.
For further information and access to the Information Memorandum, please contact:
Judy Truong, Darwin Property Group via email at [email protected]
History
Response Employment and Training (RET) was established as an independent Registered Training Organisation in 2021, following its separation from Crest NT. Initially operating from a sublease in Bayview, Darwin, the business later expanded into Alice Springs at the Desert Knowledge Precinct. Since then, RET has built strong partnerships with employers, councils, and communities across the Northern Territory, delivering nationally recognised training in both urban and very remote locations.
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