ATSE welcomes new DISR Secretary

ATSE congratulates Simon Draper PSM on his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

ATSE recognises the significant leadership and public service experience Mr Draper bring to the role.

This includes helping coordinate the NSW construction industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting the state's economic recovery.

These are some of the shared priorities we look forward to advancing together:

• Maximising the impact of R&D
• Capturing the opportunities of emerging technologies
• Building a stronger science sector
• Improving diversity in STEM

ATSE's Fellowship stands ready to provide independent, evidence-based advice, convene expertise across industry and academia, and help turn Australian innovation into national prosperity.