ATEM Connect
An open door to the sector
ATEM Connect
Some of the best ideas in tertiary education don’t come from a meeting room or a strategic plan. They come from a conversation with someone who’s tackled the same challenge, a fresh perspective from another institution or an unexpected connection that opens a new door.
That’s the thinking behind ATEM Connect.
ATEM Connect brings our member community to life, creating opportunities for people to step outside their institutional bubbles, challenge conventional thinking and turn shared experience into practical action.
It’s where professional relationships grow into collaborations, common challenges spark new ideas and people discover opportunities beyond their own organisation.
Through conferences and events, communities and specialist networks and mentoring, we’re building a sector that makes better use of what it already knows – and is more willing to tackle what’s coming next, together.
Conferences
Ever been to a conference where you could predict exactly what was coming next? Same format. Same formula. That’s not how we roll at ATEM.
An ATEM conference is something distinctive – our delegates return to their workplaces with a renewed sense of purpose, of connection, with new knowledge and learning to implement.
Communities
A vibrant tertiary education sector is built on collaboration, connection and shared growth. Our vision is a sector where individuals and organisations connect, engage and thrive.
Our communities are the heart of this vision, offering spaces for members to exchange experiences, share wisdom and learn from one another.
Jobs
Looking for your next career move? Or searching for someone brilliant to join your team?
The ATEM Jobs Board connects opportunities with people working across tertiary education in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the broader region.
From emerging professionals to experienced leaders, it’s a place to discover what’s next and find the talent to help your organisation thrive.
Mentoring
Designed to support our members as they progress toward leadership and management roles, the program is a cornerstone of ATEM’s mission to help professionals across the sector engage, connect, and thrive.
The ATEM Mentoring Program offers a unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons by connecting you with a mentor or mentee working in the tertiary education sector but from outside your own organisation. This cross-institutional approach broadens perspectives, deepens insights, and fosters a vibrant community of shared learning and growth.
Events
Timely topics. Fresh thinking.
There’s always something happening at ATEM.
Our events put the spotlight on the issues, ideas and emerging challenges shaping tertiary education right now.