The National Indigenous Employment and Training Alliance has launched as a peak body led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, aiming to close employment gaps and promote sustainable economic outcomes for Indigenous communities.

Alliance chairperson Matthew Clarke said "for too long", Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations on the frontline of supporting and connecting Indigenous people to meaningful work have "lacked the unified support and platform they need".

"We're here to change that by creating a coordinated and strong voice for the sector," he said on Monday.

The new peak body aims to work collaboratively with industry to support "meaningful" employment opportunities and culturally safe workplaces.

To support this work, The Alliance has published a benchmarking tool: The First Nations Employment Index 2025. The Index presents an analysis, highlighting 34 employers and best practices that are showing notable results.

The 34 employers examined by the Index covers some 8 per cent of the national workforce, including 29,935 First Nations employees. 143 interviewees and yarning circle participants, with 50 per cent identified as First Nations people, contributed to the data.

Alliance chief executive Kylie Penehoe said the Index "amplifies the lived experiences of Indigenous employees across some of Australia's largest workplaces while advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander data sovereignty and governance".

"It is an invaluable tool for advocating for real change and creating workplaces that are truly respectful and inclusive," she said.

The Alliance said Index 2025 provides "a clear roadmap" for more organisations to build on its findings and continue raising the bar for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and training.

More information about the Alliance is available online.