➔ About Us

Unlocking the potential of quantum technology

Established in 2024, Quantum Australia helps drive the growth of Australia’s quantum ecosystem by delivering programs that support the National Quantum Strategy.

Primarily funded by the Australian Government, with additional support from state governments, industry and universities, we work closely with universities as key delivery partners. We also engage end-user industry and the broader quantum industry to help identify and develop priority use cases and support industry adoption.

As a national convener, we connect and coordinate activity across Australia’s quantum ecosystem, helping align effort and present a coherent Australian presence on the global stage.

Through raising awareness of quantum capability, supporting commercialisation pathways, encouraging responsible innovation and building quantum readiness across industry, we create opportunities that drive economic value, benefit communities, and help position Australia as a global leader in quantum.

Quantum Australia is a champion for Australian quantum capability, creating a pipeline of new ventures, diverse talent, real-world use cases and partnerships. Backed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, state governments, and 13 university partners, we support and promote Australia’s quantum interests on the global stage with a unified voice for the entire ecosystem.

We bridge the gap between world-class research and commercial success by coordinating efforts across universities and translating breakthrough science into practical applications and globally competitive companies.

Through national collaboration, use case discovery, commercialisation and coordination, we accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies across industries.

Quantum Australia Team

Petra Andrén

Chief Executive Officer

National Program Coordination Leads

Joe Dodd

Partnership Development Lead

Pauline Woo

Ecosystem Development Lead

Partnerships Team

Fernando Alves

New South Wales Node

Guy Barry

Queensland Node

Helen Bethell

South Australia Node

Joe Dodds

Victoria Node

Daniel Hunter

Victoria Node

Adrian Gertler

Victoria Node

Rishi Krishanasamy

New South Wales Node

Dr Andrzej Gwizdalski

Western Australia Node

Claire Pink

Queensland Node

Powering the mission

  • Emelia Christofidis
    Olivia Dennis
    Danka Hundzova
    Helena Wescombe-Down

  • Joanne Elliott - National Marketing Lead
    Mohamed Eltarras - Systems and Data Manager
    Peta Melki - Program Administrator
    Samantha Swinfield - Impact Analysis Lead
    Mina Tang - Operations & Finance

  • Elise Barker - Queensland Node
    Joseph Dodd - Vic Node
    Piers Lincoln - South Australia Node
    Professor Andrew Truscott - ACT Node
    Professor Jingbo Wang - WA Node
    Pauline Woo - NSW Node

Our Board

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Our Strategic Partners

Our University Partners

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The Future of Quantum

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