National Space Workforce
The initiative aims to cultivate a diverse, skilled, and innovative workforce for the rapidly expanding space sector, driving economic growth and solidifying our position as global leaders in space exploration and technology.
The Australian Space Agency’s decadal plan aims to create 20,000 additional jobs related to Space by 2030. This means that the generation leaving school in the next few years will be the generation entering the Space workforce at this time. As the largest population centre in Australia, New South Wales bears the privilege and responsibility to set the tone for the Australian space generation.
Led by UNSW Canberra Space, the NSW Department of Education and the NSW Space Research Network with support from the Lockheed Martin and the Australian Space Agency, the National Space Workforce initiative consists of five interconnected events.
National Space Workforce Initiatives
National Space Workforce | Initiative
National Space Workforce
National Space Workforce (NSW) is an initiative to make a career in Space accessible, and to raise awareness of the very real opportunity that Space represents for all Australians.
The initiative is informed by a whole-of-pipeline perspective and aims to operate at all developmental levels, from driving STEM engagement in schools to the development of professional Space skills programs and the access to them.
As the largest share of the nation’s population, NSW shoulders the largest share of the responsibility for creating Australia’s skilled space workforce. As such, the initiative is leading the nation from Sydney, creating a place for collaborative space education and workforce development in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
National Space Workforce | Initiative
National Space and Deep Tech Centre
The National Space Workforce Initiative aims to establish a National Space and Deep Tech Centre in Sydney, Australia, to promote public interest in space science, foster R&D, and attract investment and job opportunities. However, challenges include securing funding, finding suitable locations and infrastructure, and addressing regulatory and legal issues. The feasibility of this project depends on resource availability, political will, and stakeholder support.
National Space Workforce Events
National Space Workforce | Event
Young Space Explorers
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The Young Space Explorers will converge for two sessions of activities and will be introduced to pathways into higher education that will allow them to gain access to space.
Audience: Year 9 and 10 students and their teachers
Date and Time: (TBC)
Location: Sydney International Convention Centre
Bookings: TBC
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The Great Space Pitch
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As part of the National Space Workforce event there will be a shark-tank like pitching competition for students who have been involved in the Australian Virtual Astronaut (AVA) Challenge, Bushfire STEM and the Powerhouse 1 program. Members of the space ecosystem will act as judges for this event.
Audience: Year 9 and 10 students
Date and Time: (TBC)
Location: Sydney International Convention Centre
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National Space Workforce Inter-Agency Workshop
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In parallel, the National Space Workforce inter-agency workshop will discuss the implementation and adoption of the soon-to-be-released Australian Space Agency’s Workforce Roadmap in the Inter-Agency education discussion.
Audience: Policymakers, government, Defence and other space agencies
Date and Time: (TBC)
Location: Cicada Innovations, 145/4 Cornwallis St, Eveleigh NSW 2015
Register: TBC
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Space Industry/
Education Networking Session
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The space industry/education networking session will occur at the conclusion of the Young Space Explorers event and involves a cocktail reception and networking session.
Audience: Teachers, university students, industry, government, policymakers, Defence and other space agencies
Date and Time: (TBC)
Location: Sydney International Convention Centre
Register: TBC
New Space Workforce | Event
Young Space Explorers Webinar
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During the Young Space Explorers event on the 2nd December a film crew will capture different aspects of the event. This video will be used in the Young Space Explorers Webinar, which will include a space industry panel, Q and A session and much more.
Audience: Students and teachers from regional, rural and remote schools
Date and Time: TBC
Location: Online
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