As the resources sector undergoes a structural evolution, this research outlines key workforce demands, demographics and mobility trends. It demonstrates how the sector can lift Australia’s broader science and industrial capability by developing talent and building a workforce with expertise across a range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.

An independent panel set out to find ways to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Australia. The recommendations outlined in this report highlight the need for more ambitious and strategic action.

In 2022, the National Science and Technology Council, commissioned Science and Technology Australia to report on barriers to STEM careers. The research was commissioned through the Office of the Chief Scientist. This report outlines the research findings.

Data on the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers indicate this cohort continues to be underrepresented. This evaluation report finds that there are many opportunities to improve the policy and program measures in place to promote and support diversity in STEM, both at the initiative and...

Australia is experiencing perhaps its greatest-ever engineering skills shortage. Engineers Australia has been working to understand the engineering workforce and the factors that influence supply and demand. This report outlines some of the initiatives that could be implemented to strengthen the engineering workforce in Australia.