The forum, held by peak industry body APPEA and the Australian Government, will bring together members from industry and government to discuss ways to improve Indigenous employment outcomes in the upstream oil and gas industry.

"APPEA members, contractors, Indigenous training organisations and government representatives are gathering for this forum in Darwin today to share approaches, experiences and information with the ultimate goal of improving Indigenous employment outcomes in the upstream oil and gas industry," APPEA chief executive Belinda Robinson said.

Robinson also said the industry acknowledges the importance of working closely with Indigenous Australians.

"We recognise that our industry operates on the doorsteps of some of Australia's most remote disadvantaged Indigenous communities and often on traditional lands," she said.

"It is to the benefit of both the industry and these communities that we create pathways to dynamic, challenging and sustainable careers in a vital and growing industry."

According to Robinson, the forum will agree on action items for the future and make a meaningful difference to remote Indigenous communities.

The industry body is also working to increase the number of Indigenous Australians employed in the industry through a National Skills Shortage Strategy funding agreement with the Government.

The project is being implemented in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.