STEM

Change the world using Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Maths.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is a broad term used to group together these academic disciplines.

The STEM industry offers a diverse range of jobs in these areas, and jobs are often high paying.

STEM careers cover everything from civil engineering to technology startups to actuarial science. Professionals in these fields work in labs, clinics, offices and classrooms.

Employability skills include adaptability, financial literacy, teamwork, information literacy, communication and digital literacy.

Post-school qualifications are usually required. Full-time hours are common.

TOP INDUSTRY COMPANIES

  • Telstra

  • Atlassian

  • CSIRO

  • GHD Group

  • REA Group

TOP INDUSTRY SUBJECTS

  • Science

  • Mathematics

  • Health and Physical Education

  • ICT / Digital Technologies

RELATED INDUSTRY CAREER MENTORS

  • Kevin Leow

    Junior Doctor
    at NSW Health

  • Monica Kelly

    Performance Coordinator
    at Geelong Cats

  • Elaine Van Bergen

    Senior Program Manager
    at Microsoft

  • Ally Watson

    Co-Founder and CEO
    at Code Like a Girl

RELATED COURSES

  • Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence

    Deakin University

  • Bachelor of Science

    University of Melbourne

  • Bachelor of Software Engineering

    Australian National University