STRATEGIC PLAN 2003 - 2008

Our vision

Geoscience Australia is recognised by the Government, industry and the community as a world leader in geoscience and geographic information. Our research, information and advice is critical to well-informed decisions on the development of resources, the management of the environment, and the safety and wellbeing of the community

Our mission

As Australia's national geoscience research and information agency our mission is to use geoscientific research and information for the economic, social and environmental benefit of Australia.

Our work ethos

Geoscience Australia is committed to providing outstanding service to the Government and to the people of Australia. We will do this by being responsive to the needs of the Government and our clients. To succeed we will be visionary in our planning and staff development; we will foster integrated and innovative teamwork based on a culture of mutual trust and respect; we will strive for excellence in all that we do; and we will excel in the communication of our discoveries, knowledge and advice.

Our strategic goals

1. Increased influence with our stakeholders and the community

To successfully meet this first goal we will need to:

• Increase our stakeholder and client networks;
• Increase the distribution of existing and new products and services; and
• Seek new and improved ways of promoting our work.

2. Improve our work force capability

To successfully meet this second goal we will need to:

• Be an organisation that focuses on developing skills that meet our business needs; and
• Be an innovative organisation that seeks out and uses new work practices, tools and technologies.

3. Excellence in all aspects of our performance

The excellence of our products and services is dependent upon the high standards we strive for in our planning, our work practices, and our performance management.