About the Role
The Chief Scientist provides advice to the Minister for Science and Innovation and WA Government on:
- science and technology in WA.
- attracting talent, investment and developing the State’s science and technology capabilities.
- promoting WA as a science and technology leader nationally and internationally.
- promoting science and technology across government, community and business.
- inspiring young people and supporting diversity and inclusion in science and technology fields.
The Chief Scientist supports the State's strategic priorities across the science, technology and innovation sectors.
Appointed in June 2025, Professor Sharath Sriram is the current Chief Scientist of Western Australia.
Click through the navigation tiles below to learn more about the current and past Chief Scientists, and the strategies the Chief Scientist advises on and contributes to.
10-year Science and Technology Plan
A 10-year plan to support the State’s science, research and technology capability, performance and impact.
Innovation Strategy
A 10-year plan to establish WA as a global hub of invention, investment, innovation and impact.
STEM skills: Future state, future skills
Advancing STEM skills to build a globally competitive and innovative workforce in WA.
Space Industry Strategy 2024-30
A vision and framework for the development of the WA space industry.
Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy
Strategy to support the growth of WA’s health and medical life sciences industry.
Diversify WA and Future State
A vision for a smarter, more sustainable and diversified economy for WA.
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