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Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (Employment) was consolidated with the Department of Education, to form the new Department of Education, Skills and Employment. Small business functions from Employment transferred to the new Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. The Department aims to drive growth and job creation for a more prosperous Australia, by facilitating economic transformation and boosting business competitiveness. There are also opportunities for students and volunteers at Questacon, as well as the National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra, which aims to promote greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community. You can find more info here: https://www.questacon.edu.au/science-communication/ working-at-q
What kind of work? The Department: - Boosts Australia’s competitiveness and economic transformation by backing business, science, innovation and investment - Delivers policies and programs to reduce emissions, increase renewable energy uptake and help Australia adapt to climate change - Relies on building strong relationships between businesses, entrepreneurs, employees, the science community, government, regulators and international partners Graduate Opportunities The Department offers a 12-month Graduate Development Program, with an additional optional sixmonth career transition support program. The graduate program offers on-the-job learning, formal training and networking opportunities. Graduates will collaborate with other graduates on a major project tackling real-life policy issues, and will learn soft and technical skills. There are three streams available: - Generalist stream - STEM stream The Department oversees a number of services and portfolios, including: Australian Renewable Energy Agency; Australian Building Codes Board; business. gov.au; COAG Energy Council; Chief Scientist; Clean Energy Regulator; Energy Rating; National Science Week; - Professional services stream - for graduates with backgrounds in ICT, finance, law, communications or HR. You can find more info here: https://www.industry.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us/ graduates-program Questacon Fun Fact / Recent Project Location Canberra STEM Equity Monitor The Department publishes a national data report on girls' and women's participation in science, technology, Student Opportunities There are a number of paid and unpaid research-based student opportunities at the National Measurement Institute. These are mostly for science or engineering students. engineering and mathematics, called the STEM Equity Monitor. It presents the current state of STEM gender equity in Australia and provides a baseline for measuring change and trends over time in key sectors and career phases of girls’ and women’s engagement with STEM. The 2020 report found that only 9% of women are studying Applications are currently suspended due to the COVID-19 crisis, but you can find more information here: https://www.industry.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us/ student-opportunities STEM at a teritriary institution, compared to 35% of men. Additionally, the report found that women's full-time median incomes were $1000 (in information technology) to $20,000 (in computing and information systems) less than men's, depending on the industry. 29
