The significant contributions of science and technology representative organisations have been reaffirmed by a report released today. Commissioned by Science & Technology Australia (STA) and conducted by research firm Rapid Context, the inaugural STEM Associations and Societies Review found STEM organisations are making significant contributions to Australia’s social and economic prosperity. This is achieved through […]
A voluntary survey of Australian STEM professionals has found that half of all female respondents had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, and respondents who identified as LGBTQI+ were more likely to have experienced sexual harassment at work. Conducted to inform a National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces by the Australian Human Rights […]
The gender pay gap is more pronounced in science than the broader Australian workforce, and more than two-thirds of scientists believe cost-cutting is imperilling the nation’s capacity to stay internationally competitive, according to a new national report published today. Science & Technology Australia (STA) and Professionals Australia conducted its annual Scientists Employment and Remuneration Survey […]
SEE A SUMMARY OF THE REPORTS FINDINGS A national survey of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce has yielded mixed results for women in STEM, with a smaller wage gap than in other sectors but fewer opportunities for promotion. Overall, STEM salary increases have crept ahead of the national average, and conditions have slightly […]
The annual scientists remuneration survey is now open, and by taking part you could win an iPad Mini or Samsung Galaxy Tablet. This is the most comprehensive annual survey of scientist remuneration and employment conditions undertaken in Australia, run by Professional Scientists Australia in conjunction with Science & Technology Australia. The information you provide will help benchmark […]
Job uncertainty, overwork and a loss of skills in the workplace are keeping the morale of Australian scientists low despite an average salary increase in the last 12 months, the 2016 National Professional Scientists Employment and Remuneration Survey has found. The survey was conducted by Professional Scientists Australia in conjunction with Science & Technology Australia […]
