The Academy’s Strategic Plan identifies the strategic goals for ATSE to deliver its mission.

MISSION

We are a Learned Academy of independent experts helping Australians understand and use technology to solve complex problems.

STRATEGIC GOALS

1. Drive action through science, technology and engineering evidence and expertise

2. Grow impact and excellence in innovation, through a diverse and dynamic Fellowship

3. Champion quality inclusive STEM education and enhance Australia's skilled workforce

4. 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

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