Strategic plan
The Academy’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 identifies the strategic goals for ATSE to deliver its mission over the next five years.
The Academy’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 identifies the strategic goals for ATSE to deliver its mission over the next five years.
MISSION
We are a Learned Academy of independent experts helping Australians understand and use technology to solve complex problems.
STRATEGIC GOALS
- Drive action through science, technology and engineering evidence and expertise
- Grow impact and excellence in innovation, through a diverse and dynamic Fellowship
- Champion quality inclusive STEM education and enhance Australia’s skilled workforce
- Operate sustainably, with resilience, independence and transparency
GOAL 1
Drive action through science, technology and engineering evidence and expertise
- Curate and deliver advocacy, advice and evidence informed by our expertise in applied science, technology and engineering and aligned with priority areas identified by our Fellowship.
- Advocate for evidence-based decision-making and outcomes across federal and state governments, business and philanthropic leadership.
- Inform and empower the Australian public, enhancing trust in evidence and expertise to guide public debate.
- Engage strategically as a trusted partner across the breadth of Australian industry.
- Leverage national and international networks and relationships to address national and global challenges
GOAL 2
Grow impact and excellence in innovation, through a diverse and dynamic Fellowship
- Identify and elect diverse leaders to the Academy through robust processes shaping a dynamic and contemporary Fellowship.
- Engage and work strategically with Fellows, staff and our broader networks.
- Support high-functioning state and territory Divisions, creating greater national coordination and impact at the local level.
- Grow the profile and potential of current and emerging Australian leaders through our programs and awards.
- Enhance our relevance to, and reflectiveness of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Traditional Knowledge
GOAL 3
Champion quality inclusive STEM education and enhance Australia’s skilled workforce
- Support and empower diverse people with skills, knowledge and opportunities to pursue careers in STEM.
- Advocate for equitable access to quality STEM education for all Australian students.
- Inspire, engage and empower school students and teachers in STEM.
- Create opportunities for under-represented cohorts to enter and succeed in priority disciplines post-school, and pursue meaningful STEM-powered careers.
- Support the next generation in STEM through mentoring and professional development.
- Engage strategically with industry to support relevant, sustainable and impactful STEM careers-building programs at scale.
GOAL 4
Operate sustainably, with resilience, independence and transparency
- Grow our financial resilience and sustainability with diversified revenue.
- Strategically grow workforce capability, flexibility and culture to deliver impact against our strategic goals.
- Engage with risk, compliance and reporting frameworks to promote transparency and accountability, and drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Curate an appropriate digital ecosystem to enable and support excellence.
- Implement best practice in sustainability to minimise climate and environmental impacts.
