The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) is the independent steward for Australia's higher education system.
Established in 2026, ATEC provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the higher education sector delivers on the government's commitment to lift tertiary education attainment to 80 per cent of working-aged people by 2050 while raising equity participation and outcomes. We work collaboratively with universities, vocational education and training (VET) providers, governments, students and industry to drive reform across the sector.
Established in 2026, ATEC provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the higher education sector delivers on the government's commitment to lift tertiary education attainment to 80 per cent of working-aged people by 2050 while raising equity participation and outcomes. We work collaboratively with universities, vocational education and training (VET) providers, governments, students and industry to drive reform across the sector.
ATEC’s role and functions
Learn about ATEC's legislative mandate, our key functions, and how we're working to create a fairer tertiary education system.
System stewardship
Learn how ATEC stewards the tertiary education system through strategic oversight, sector collaboration, and evidence-based advice.
Commissioners and Executive Director
Meet the expert Commissioners leading ATEC and stewarding Australia's tertiary education system.
Work with us
Explore employment opportunities at ATEC and discover how you can be part of the team stewarding Australia's tertiary education.