STEM Professionals

West Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) has joined with the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) to organise a breakfast event for World Oceans Day. On Wednesday 4 June, starting at 7:30am at Scarboro Surf Lifesaving Club hear from a series of speakers giving 1-minute presentations. This ‘marine snapchat’ format, tried and tested by AMSA, means … Read more

Following the success of last year’s #AIforHumanity Conference, the UWA Data Institute returns with #AIinAction – a one-day event spotlighting the real-world impact of AI and data across industries and research. This year’s conference will bring together leaders, innovators, and academics to showcase how data and AI are shaping practical outcomes – from government to … Read more

The Space and Earth – Partners and Advisory, are launching the Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) in October 2025. Following the same format as the Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference (IPSEC), the IPRAAC conference aims to bring together leading minds, thought leaders and industry experts from around the globe to share their … Read more

This one-day workshop introduces geologists to DataMosaic, CSIRO’s interactive platform for geological interpretation of boundaries and unsupervised classification of geochemical data from drilling datasets. Participants will gain practical skills in identifying boundaries and working with complex datasets including legacy assays and petrophysical data. Through a mix of presentations and live tutorials, the course will discuss … Read more

STEM Women is an inspiring Australian online directory that celebrates the incredible expertise of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By connecting women with exciting career opportunities like mentoring, speaking gigs, and leadership roles, STEM Women is paving the way for greater gender equity in STEM—and with its recent global expansion, it’s empowering women everywhere to shine on the world stage.

The Superstars of STEM helps women receive advanced communications training to build a strong media and public profile, be a role model for the next generations, and supercharge their career.

The STEM Professionals in Schools program fosters partnerships between teachers and STEM experts to bring real-world science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into Australian classrooms, enhancing student engagement and supporting curriculum delivery.

Explore the WiTWA Role Model Directory to discover a fantastic range of Western Australian women making waves in STEM. Whether you’re looking for your next speaker, mentor, volunteer, or team member, you’ll find inspiring role models ready to make an impact!

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency is here to help make Australian workplaces fairer by offering valuable resources and support to boost gender equality. Through data collection, insightful analysis, and practical tools for employers, they’re driving positive change for a more inclusive and equal workplace.

Science in Australia Gender Equity is a national program driving equality, diversity, and inclusion in Australian universities and research organisations. It recognises institutions improving gender equity and is the only body in Australia licensed to award the prestigious Athena Swan accreditation.

The Champions of Change Coalition is a group of leaders working to make workplaces fairer by promoting gender equality and boosting women into leadership roles, all while fostering respectful, inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

The Women in Technology WA DEI Corporate Membership Program helps WA companies create more inclusive workplaces by providing tools, resources, and guidance to support women and underrepresented groups, especially in tech leadership roles.

If returning to the traditional STEM workforce isn’t right for you, consider transitioning to a rewarding career in education. Becoming a STEM teacher offers flexibility, aligns with family life, and provides an opportunity to inspire girls in STEM. You can study online part-time and explore micro-learning options as a pathway to teaching.

Explore the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) resources, professional standards and endorsed courses to guide your STEM career development, helping you navigate career transitions and educational pathways.

Consider a coding course to test the waters with a friendly and supportive group of women just like you! There are short one day courses and 6 month, industry led, in-person bootcamps.

The Jobs and Skills WA STEM website offers a range of resources to help individuals explore, develop, and advance their careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It provides information on training, job opportunities, industry insights, and career pathways in STEM fields, empowering you to build the skills needed for in-demand, future-focused roles across Western Australia.

Ready for a career change? Workforce Australia’s Job Switch service matches your skills to exciting new roles, highlights training opportunities, and connects you to the latest job openings, making your career transition an adventure!

StudyAssist helps you navigate financial support options for higher education, including government loans like HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP. Get clear guidance on eligibility, applications, and repayments to make informed decisions about your study finances.

Hiring the right candidate should always be based on skills, experience, and potential, not unconscious bias. The Avoiding Gender Bias in Interviews guide helps employers and hiring teams recognise and eliminate bias from recruitment processes, ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all candidates.

This resource provides a practical checklist and self-assessment worksheet to help organisations review their interview processes. It covers common types of bias, strategies for structuring fair interviews, and tips for creating a more inclusive hiring culture. With clear action steps, employers can build a diverse and talented workforce by ensuring all candidates are assessed fairly, regardless of gender.

Perfect for businesses, hiring managers, HR professionals, and STEM organisations, this guide empowers teams to create inclusive interview environments that attract and support diverse talent. Small changes in recruitment practices can make a big difference in workplace equality.

Language shapes the way we connect with others and create inclusive spaces. The Inclusive Language Guide is designed to help individuals and organisations use respectful, welcoming, and inclusive communication that reflects the diversity of people’s identities and experiences.

This guide offers practical tips and examples of inclusive language across key areas such as gender, disability, culture, age, and LGBTQIA+ representation. It provides alternative word choices to avoid exclusionary or outdated terms, encouraging mindful communication that promotes equality, diversity, and respect in both professional and everyday conversations.

Ideal for businesses, educators, STEM professionals, and individuals looking to improve their communication, this resource encourages thoughtful language use that fosters a sense of belonging and understanding. Small changes in the way we speak and write can make a big difference in creating inclusive environments for everyone.

A truly inclusive workplace is one where every employee feels valued, safe, and supported. The Workplace Equality Survey is designed to help organisations assess their culture, leadership, and policies to ensure fairness, diversity, and psychological safety for all employees.

This survey provides a structured approach to evaluating workplace inclusivity, covering key areas such as leadership, organisational values, professional growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and responses to workplace bullying and harassment. By gathering employee feedback, businesses can identify strengths, address concerns, and take meaningful steps towards creating a safer and more supportive environment for all staff, including women and underrepresented groups in STEM.

This resource is ideal for business leaders, HR professionals, and organisations committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. By listening to employee experiences and implementing positive changes, companies can build workplaces where everyone thrives.

Ensuring that social media content is accessible makes digital spaces more inclusive for everyone, including people with disabilities. The Accessible Social Media Checklist is a practical guide designed to help content creators, businesses, and educators develop clear, user-friendly, and inclusive online content.

This checklist provides best practices for writing and formatting posts, using accessible images and visuals, ensuring video and audio content is inclusive, and making effective use of captions and alt text. By following these steps, creators can improve readability, support diverse audiences, and ensure content is engaging for all users.

Perfect for businesses, educators, and STEM professionals, this resource encourages thoughtful content creation that removes barriers and promotes digital inclusion. By making small adjustments, we can create a more accessible and welcoming online experience for all.

Negotiation is a valuable skill in both professional and everyday life, helping individuals advocate for themselves, communicate effectively, and build positive working relationships. The Negotiation Self-Assessment Worksheet is designed to help professionals evaluate their strengths, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for success in discussions such as salary negotiations, project agreements, and workplace conversations.

This interactive worksheet guides users through key aspects of negotiation, including preparation techniques, communication skills, handling pushback, managing emotions, and reflecting on past experiences. By completing this self-assessment, individuals can gain confidence in expressing their needs, setting clear goals, and improving their ability to navigate discussions effectively.

This resource is ideal for professionals at all career stages, educators, and those looking to strengthen their workplace negotiation skills. Whether you are new to negotiating or looking to refine your approach, this worksheet provides a structured way to develop essential skills and feel more empowered in workplace interactions.

Returning to work after a career break can feel daunting, but with the right preparation, it can also be an exciting opportunity for growth. The Return to Work Checklist is designed to help professionals assess their skills, set career goals, and confidently re-enter the workforce.

This practical guide walks through key steps such as identifying career priorities, assessing skill gaps, refreshing digital and technical knowledge, and updating CVs and LinkedIn profiles. It also provides strategies for job searching, networking, and confidence-building to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Designed for professionals returning to work, career changers, and those looking to upskill, this checklist offers a structured approach to preparing for the next step in a fulfilling career. Whether you are seeking flexible work, career progression, or a completely new direction, this resource supports you in taking those first steps with confidence.

Returning to work after a career break can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’ve taken time off for maternity leave, caregiving, or personal growth, it’s important to set clear expectations and boundaries to create a smooth transition back into the workplace.

This guide provides practical advice on navigating your return to work with confidence. It covers essential topics such as assessing career goals, communicating with employers, setting boundaries, and managing work-life balance. It also offers strategies to build a strong support network, manage self-doubt, and advocate for fair pay and career growth.

Designed for professionals re-entering the workforce, employers supporting returning employees, and HR teams creating inclusive workplace policies, this resource encourages a healthy and sustainable return to work.

By planning ahead and prioritising both personal well-being and career aspirations, returning professionals can feel empowered to thrive in both their work and home life.

Creating a truly inclusive and diverse workplace begins with fair and unbiased hiring practices. The Diversity Hiring Checklist is a practical guide for organisations looking to improve their recruitment processes and workplace culture to attract and retain diverse talent in STEM fields.

This resource provides clear steps to reduce bias in hiring, including blind resume screening, diverse interview panels, and structured evaluation criteria. It also offers guidance on fair pay, career progression, flexible working arrangements, and inclusive policies that support a welcoming environment for all employees.

Designed for STEM professionals, employers, and HR teams, this checklist ensures that workplaces not only hire more inclusively but also foster an environment where women and underrepresented groups can thrive. By taking intentional steps towards diversity, businesses can create stronger teams and more innovative solutions.

This guide is perfect for organisations committed to building equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces in the STEM industry.

A truly inclusive workplace welcomes and supports everyone, ensuring that women and underrepresented groups thrive in STEM careers. This Creating a Welcoming Workplace guide provides practical steps for organisations to build a fair, supportive, and diverse environment where all employees can succeed.

This guide includes a comprehensive checklist and best practices for creating an inclusive workplace culture. It covers areas such as bias-free recruitment, fair pay, career growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and workplace safety. Companies will also find actionable insights on mentorship, leadership pathways, and ensuring equal participation in meetings and promotions.

Designed for employers, educators, and professionals, this resource empowers organisations to create environments where women in STEM feel valued and supported. Whether you are improving your hiring process, reviewing workplace policies, or fostering a culture of respect and belonging, this guide provides the tools to make lasting change.

Together, we can build equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces that allow everyone to reach their full potential.

Many children and parents believe that STEM careers require only technical skills, but in reality, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and leadership are just as important. This Transferrable Skills Guide helps families recognise and nurture these valuable skills, showing how everyday activities—like storytelling, art, sports, and teamwork—can lead to exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

This guide is designed to support parents and children in identifying strengths, exploring interests, and connecting non-STEM skills to future careers in STEM. It offers practical examples, activity ideas, and useful resources to help children develop confidence in STEM subjects, whether through hands-on projects, digital tools, or interactive learning experiences.

The guide also provides insights for parents who may be considering a career transition into STEM, demonstrating how skills from teaching, business, customer service, and other fields can be applied in technology-driven careers.

Perfect for families, educators, and STEM advocates, this resource empowers young learners—especially girls—to see themselves as future innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders in STEM.

Role model profiles from trade and motorsports, as well as blogs to pass on knowledge about thriving in industry.

A safe and inclusive workplace isn’t just a policy—it’s a culture. This workshop activity is designed for businesses committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), providing practical tools to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.

Through this resource, leaders and teams will:
🔹 Explore the importance of psychological safety – Encouraging open conversations without fear of judgment.
🔹 Develop workplace guidelines – Co-create strategies to foster inclusivity and belonging.
🔹 Recognise and address challenges – Learn how to navigate difficult emotions and create meaningful change.

This workshop is an essential step for businesses looking to strengthen their DEI initiatives and create a workplace where everyone—especially women and underrepresented groups—can thrive.

📥 Download now and start building a truly inclusive workplace!

Can you decode the secret messages using emojis and numbers? This fun and interactive codebreaking activity challenges students to use logic, patterns, and problem-solving skills to uncover hidden answers—all while strengthening their maths and critical thinking abilities.

Perfect for classrooms, STEM clubs, and brain-teasing fun, this activity introduces students to the exciting world of codes, ciphers, and puzzles, sparking curiosity in mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

📥 Download now and challenge your students to become expert codebreakers! 🤔✨

Radio telescope in an astronomical laboratory. Space exploration

Western Australia is home to significant civil and defence space infrastructure, and a thriving ecosystem of more than 130 international and Australian organisations engaged in space-related services.

Explore the WiTWA 2023 Conference Poster, designed to inspire students and STEM professionals with insights into technology, cybersecurity, and future careers.