Industry Tour Directory

Bringing chemistry off the page and into the real world.

Chemistry doesn't stop at the classroom door- it's at work in laboratories, manufacturing plants, mining and resources operations, research institutes, universities, and technology companies right across Australia. This directory is here to help teachers and students connect with those real-world settings, giving them direct, hands-on exposure to the science, careers, and industries that chemistry makes possible.

Whether it's a full site visit, a laboratory tour, or a shorter workplace experience, industry exposure can make a lasting difference to how students see chemistry, and where it might take them. For teachers, it offers a valuable way to bring classroom learning to life and build stronger links between the curriculum and its real-world applications.

Browse the directory below to find tours and visits on offer from participating organisations, and start planning an experience that connects your students to the science happening beyond the classroom.


Are you an organisation that could host a visit?

We're always looking to grow this directory with more laboratories, chemical and process industries, resources and minerals operations, research organisations, universities, technology companies, and other science-based workplaces. If your organisation can offer a tour or visit for teachers and students, we'd love to have you involved — register here.

The broader the range of industry partners, the richer the experience we can offer teachers and students across Australia.

New South Wales

Industry Type: Nuclear

Address: New Illawarra Road, Building 65, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234

Website: https://ansto.gov.au

Contact Person for Tours: Education Officers

Email: tours@ansto.gov.au

Phone Number: (02) 9717 3090

Type of tours offered: Student

Tour Format: On-Site & Virtual/Online

Minimum Group Size: 6

Maximum Group Size: 60

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Stage 3, 4, 5, & 6 ( Years 5-12)

Typical Tour Duration: 3.5 hours

Days/Times Tours are available: Tours are available by request by filling out a form online https://tours.ansto.gov.au/Group-Request/

Any seasonal or special availability notes: Tour information is available on our website https://www.ansto.gov.au/education/tours

Learning objectives/topics covered: 

For detailed information on all tour outlines and mapped syllabus outcomes, please visit our website at the following links.

Hands-on activities offered: Experiments, Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: Closed-in shoes required

Accessibility information: Wheelchair access is available. Our Educators have experience working with Special needs teachers and units to accommodate a variety of students.

Parking & Transport: Schools need to bring their own bus to stay with the group for the day, or advise that transport on site is needed.

Cost per student/group/teacher: $12.50 per student; Teachers are Free;

Lead time required for booking: Usually 3-4 months, subject to availability

Maximum number of bookings per year: None

Industry Type: Chemical Lab + Instruments

Address: Maitland Road, Tighes Hill NSW 2304

Website: http://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/laboratory-science

Contact Person for Tours: Lara Passlow, Teacher

Email: lara.passlow@tafensw.edu.au

Phone Number: 0412 689 850

Type of tours offered: Teacher

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 1

Maximum Group Size: 20

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Years 10-12

Typical Tour Duration: TBA

Days/Times Tours are available: Mon-Fri

Notes: happy to have student "hands-on days" where they can gain experience with lab skills/ instrumental analysis etc

Learning objectives/topics covered: Lab techniques/ environmental sampling/ field testing/ instrumental analytical analysis/ becoming career ready as lab technician

Hands-on activities offered: Experiments, Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: enclosed shoes - we will provide lab coats/ safety glasses

Accessibility information: Wheelchair accessible

Parking & Transport: car parks for students plus lots of public transport options

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: None

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email

Lead time required for booking: 2-4 weeks

Maximum number of bookings per year: None

Industry Type: Education & Research

Address: High St, Kensington NSW 2052

Website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/engage-with-us/high-school-teachers-and-students

Contact Person for Tours: Monira Naim, Future Students Activity Coordinator

Email: m.naim@unsw.edu.au

Phone Number: (02) 9348 8302

Type of tours offered: Student Work Experience

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 1

Maximum Group Size: 30

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Year 10

Typical Tour Duration: 1 Week

Days/Times Tours are available: The year 10 chemical engineering work experience program is offered during October every year.

Any seasonal or special availability notes: Only offered during 1 week in October during schools hours in Term 3.

Learning objectives/topics covered: The Year 10 chemical engineering work experience program aims to provide students a realistic insight into chemical engineering from hands on workshop to industry engagement.

Hands-on activities offered: Experiments, Demonstrations, Guided Tour

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE, completion of Student placement record and school certificate of insurance currency.

Accessibility information: Accessible and accommodation to student needs.

Parking & Transport: UNSW is close to public transport and with sufficient parking.

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book? Please keep a close eye on the UNSW Eng HS Teacher and Student Webpage as regos open around May every year. For further inquiries, please contact EngineeringEngagement@unsw.edu.au

Lead time required for booking: 6 months

Maximum number of bookings per year: 1

Industry Type: Food Science, Pathology, Chemistry

Address: 36 William St, Granville NSW 2142

Website: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/

Contact Person for Tours: Freba Olime, Head Teacher

Email: freba.olime@tafensw.edu.au

Phone Number: 0450 255 352

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teachers

Tour Format: On-Site & Virtual/Online

Minimum Group Size: 10

Maximum Group Size: 20

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Years 9-12

Typical Tour Duration: 20-30 minutes

Days/Times Tours are available: Wednesdays, 11am onwards

Learning objectives/topics covered: Lab techniques, chemistry concepts, sustainability, careers in STEM).

Hands-on activities offered: Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: Fully covered leather shoes

Accessibility information: Wheelchair access, special needs support is available.

Parking & Transport: Parking is available, public transport too.

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: In case of Flue symptoms, it would be appreciate to use face mask.

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? Free for students, for teachers we can arrange suitable cost.
For student Tour please contact: Arshiya Afreen Fawad -arshiya.fawad@tafensw.edu.au
For teachers training contact me (Freba Olime) 

Lead time required for booking: 4 weeks

Maximum number of bookings per year: 4-8 per year

Queensland

Industry Type: Government - Radiation Safety

Address: 39 Kessels Road, Coopers Plains QLD 4108

Website: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/forensic-and-scientific-services/testing-analysis/environmental-testing-and-consultancy/radiation-testing-and-consultancy-services

Contact Person for Tours: Stephen Finlayson, Manager Radioanalytical Chemistry

Email: stephen.finlayson@health.qld.gov.au

Phone Number: 07 3096 2903

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teacher

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 1

Maximum Group Size: 30

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Years 7 upwards

Typical Tour Duration: 1-2 hours dependent on tour group

Days/Times Tours are available: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm

Notes: Group size may have some flexibility depending on ratios of teachers to students - contact laboratory to discuss.

Learning objectives/topics covered: 

  • Understanding the purpose of the Radioanalytical Chemistry laboratory
  • What analysis is performed
  • Laboratory/Analytical techniques and instrumentation used - including associated chemistry
  • Basic understanding of types of radiation and how they are produced during radioactive decay processes
  • Naturally occurring radiation in the environment
  • Types of roles/careers in the laboratory and in the Radiation Health Unit (Regulation, Licencing, Enforcement).

Hands-on activities offered: Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: Safety briefing on arrival and all tours escorted. Safety/PPE will also be discussed at time of arrangement of tour. 

Accessibility information: Wheelchair accessible

Parking & Transport: On site parking limited, drop off zone available. Public bus stop on Troughton Rd near QEII hospital or on Orange Grove Rd (Several hundred metres walk from those stops so would recommend charter bus and drop off for large groups)

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: Restricted access site, so all tour groups must be signed in at security and escorted in restricted areas.

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email

Lead time required for booking: 4 weeks minimum

Maximum number of bookings per year: Dependent on staff availability to conduct tour and existing workloads

Industry Type: Laboratory

Address: 64 Blanck Street, Ormeau QLD 4208

Website: https://www.scientest.com.au

Contact Person for Tours: Louise Norcott, Managing Director

Email: louise@scientest.com.au

Phone Number: 0403 527 691

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teacher

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 1

Maximum Group Size: 5

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Years 11 upwards

Typical Tour Duration: 1 hour

Days/Times Tours are available: Weekdays excluding Wednesdays

Learning objectives/topics covered: Lab techniques, instrumentation

Hands-on activities offered: Experiments, Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? No

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE - can be supplied. Long pants, closed in shoes.

Accessibility information: More suited to able bodied, could accept wheelchairs, crutches and similar not permitted. Students MUST be able to listen and understand instruction.

Parking & Transport: Limited parking - 1-2 cars. No close public transport.

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: As per above

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email

Lead time required for booking: 2 weeks

Maximum number of bookings per year: 12

Industry Type: Research

Address: 8 Staff House Road, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072

Website:  https://www.eait.uq.edu.au/community/high-school-activities

Contact Person for Tours: Helen Burdon - Manager, Marketing & Communication, EAIT UQ

Email: outreach@eait.uq.edu.au

Phone Number: 07 3365 2382

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teacher

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 1

Maximum Group Size: 30

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: 15-18 years old

Typical Tour Duration: 1.5 hours

Days/Times Tours are available: Mon-Fri, working hours

Notes: It's often easier to host in UQ holiday times, but we can accommodate most times

Learning objectives/topics covered: Chemistry, engineering, sustainability

Hands-on activities offered: Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Work Experience, Workshops & Seminars

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: Closed shoes and hair tied back for lab tours; parental permission for under aged students.

Accessibility information: The majority of locations within UQ are accessible to all

Parking & Transport: There are bus drop off locations, two public transport stops. Car parks are limited but can potentially be arranged with sufficient notice.

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: Would vary depending on the activity but for observation only just appropriate PPE and listening to the visitor lab induction information would be sufficient.

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? Please contact outreach@eait.uq.edu.au and they will link you to the most appropriate group within engineering UQ. You are also welcome to directly contact centreforioplastics@uq.edu.au hosted by the school of chemical engineering if you are interested in bioplastics/ materials engineering / high school chemistry

Lead time required for booking: 1 month

Maximum number of bookings per year: N/A

Industry Type: Research

Address: 8 Staff House Road, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072

Website: https://chemeng.uq.edu.au 

Contact Person for Tours: Lisa Pope, High School Outreach, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland

Email: darren.martin@uq.edu.au

Phone Number: 0433 968 625

Type of tours offered: Student

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 1

Maximum Group Size: 30

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: 15-18 years old

Typical Tour Duration: 1.5 hours

Days/Times Tours are available: Mon-Fri, working hours

Notes: It's often easier to host in UQ holiday times, but we can accommodate most times

Learning objectives/topics covered: Chemistry concepts, sustainability, Careers in STEM

Hands-on activities offered: Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q&As, Work Experience & Workshops

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE if doing lab tours, lab visitor induction, parent permissions for children

Accessibility information: The School of Chemical Engineering building is accessible to all

Parking & Transport: There are bus drop off and short term parking locations. It is easy to visit by public transport. Long term vehicle parking is limited.

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? Please email either Darren Martin darren.martin@uq.edu.au or outreach@eait.uq.edu.au or centreforbioplastics@uq.edu.au 

Lead time required for booking: 1 month

Maximum number of bookings per year: N/A

South Australia

Industry Type: Chemical

Address: 51 Rundle Street, Kent Town SA 5067

Website:  http://www.sparctechnologies.com.au

Social Media Links:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/68770569/admin/dashboard/

Contact Person for Tours: Nick O'Loughlin, Managing Director

Email: nick.oloughlin@sparctechnologies.com.au

Phone Number: 0435 193 482

Type of tours offered: Student

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 5

Maximum Group Size: 15

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Ages 15-18

Typical Tour Duration: 30 minutes

Learning objectives/topics covered: Lab techniques and chemistry concepts

Hands-on activities offered: Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE provided

Accessibility information: Fully accessible

Parking & Transport: Limited parking available

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: None

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email

Lead time required for booking: 2 weeks minimum

Maximum number of bookings per year: 1

Tasmania

Industry Type: Environmental analysis

Address: 18 St Johns Avenue, New Town TAS 7008

Website: http://www.ast.tas.gov.au

Contact Person for Tours: Alison Featherstone, Business Development Manager

Email: alison.featherstone@ast.tas.gov.au

Phone Number: 0418 602 227

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teacher

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 5

Maximum Group Size: 10

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Years 11/12 upwards

Typical Tour Duration: 1 hour

Days/Times Tours are available: By arrangement in business hours

Learning objectives/topics covered: Overview of laboratory operations and instrumentation, careers in chemistry and phycology

Hands-on activities offered: Guided Tour

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE can be provided but bring safety glasses

Accessibility information: Limited space and access is difficult if non ambulant. Students must be older and able to not touch

Parking & Transport: Accessible by minibus and limited parking available near the site. ~5-10 mins walk from closest bus stop.

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: Please contact the lab if special needs access is needed

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Phone

Lead time required for booking: 1 week

Maximum number of bookings per year: 2-3

Industry Type: University

Address: Dobson Rd, Chemistry Building, Sandy Bay TAS 7005

Website: https://www.utas.edu.au/central-science-laboratory

Contact Person for Tours: Thomas Rodemann, Co-Director - Central Science Laboratory

Email: thomas.rodemann@utas.edu.au

Phone Number: (03) 6226 7192

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teacher

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 5

Maximum Group Size: 20

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Grade 11 - 12

Typical Tour Duration: 2 hours

Learning objectives/topics covered: 

  • Overview of studying Chemistry and related units at University
  • Visiting instrumental laboratory, incl Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Mass Spectrometry, X-Ray Diffraction, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy, Electron Microscopy
  • Showcasing modern undergraduate Chemistry teaching laboratories

Hands-on activities offered: Experiments, Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q & A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE and pre-tour briefings will be provided if deemed necessary

Accessibility information: The building accommodates visitors with diverse mobility needs

Parking & Transport: Parking and drop-off area is available

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: To be discussed specific to requests

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email

Lead time required for booking: 2-3 weeks minimum

Maximum number of bookings per year: None

Victoria

Industry Type: Academical - Chemicals/Materials

Address: 533 Burwood Road, Hawthorne VIC 3171

Website: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/facilities-equipment/anff-vic-biointerface-engineering-hub/

Contact Person for Tours: Karyn Jarvis, Senior Research Engineer

Email: kljarvis@swin.edu.au

Phone Number: 0422 371 444

Type of tours offered: Student

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 2

Maximum Group Size: 15

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: High School

Typical Tour Duration: 1 hour

Days/Times Tours are available: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday

Learning objectives/topics covered: Surface chemistry, wettability, thin film deposition, chemistry research, women in STEM, research infrastructure

Hands-on activities offered: Experiments, Demonstrations, Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE - Fully enclosed shoes and safety glasses

Accessibility information: Wheelchair accessible - Ground floor & no stairs

Parking & Transport: 2 hour on street parking. 10-15 minute walk from Auburn and Glenferrie train stations (Belgrave/Lilydale line)

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: None

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email

Lead time required for booking: 2 weeks

Maximum number of bookings per year: None

Industry Type: Chemical Testing

Address: 10/585 Blackburn Road, Notting Hill VIC 3168

Website: https://www.sgs.com/en-au

Contact Person for Tours: Andrew Wright, Technical Lead

Email: Andrew.Wright@sgs.com

Phone Number: 0435 201 277

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teachers

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 5

Maximum Group Size: 15

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Year 12 - University

Typical Tour Duration: 1 hour

Days/Times Tours are available: Mon- Fri, 9am-3pm

Any seasonal or special availability notes: If more than 15 attendees, it may be easier to organise two separate tours

Learning objectives/topics covered: Analytical chemistry, chromatography, instrumental analysis, microbiology, laboratory techniques, radiochemistry

Hands-on activities offered: Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: Lab coats, goggles, close-toed footwear

Accessibility information: Stairway access - lift access provided only at rear of building.

Parking & Transport: Limited parking onsite - roadside drop-off or public transport advised.

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: Visitor sign-in required.

Cost per student/group/teacher: TBA

Lead time required for booking: TBA

Maximum number of bookings per year: TBA

Industry Type: Biotech, manufacturing & food science

Address: 50-60 Popes Rd, Keysborough VIC 3198

Website: http://tpm.com.au

Contact Person for Tours: Matt Flavel, Chief Scientific Officer

Email: mflavel@tpm.com.au

Phone Number: 0418 350 809

Type of tours offered: Student

Tour Format: On-Site & Virtual/Online

Minimum Group Size: 5

Maximum Group Size: 30

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: 13- 18 years

Typical Tour Duration: 1 hour

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: PPE & pre-tour briefing

Accessibility information: Accessible

Parking & Transport: Parking available

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: Yes

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email or phone call

Lead time required for booking: 3 months

Maximum number of bookings per year: Unlimited

Western Australia

Industry Type: Geochemical Laboratory

Address: 28 Reid Road, Perth Airport, Perth WA 6128

Website: https://www.sgs.com/en-au

Contact Person for Tours: Rosemary Goodman, Principal Chemist

Email: Rosemary.Goodman@sgs.com

Phone Number: 0419 958 940

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teachers

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 6

Maximum Group Size: 10

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: Year 11 High School Upwards

Typical Tour Duration: 1-2 Hours

Days/Times Tours are available: Monday mornings from 10am

Any seasonal or special availability notes: May depend on availability of staff to conduct tour

Learning objectives/topics covered: Types of analysis, types of careers available, instrumentation used

Hands-on activities offered: Guided Tour, Q&A, Observation of Instrumentation Working

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: Long trousers, enclosed shoes, other PPE will be provided; Discussion of need for steel cap boots or overshoes;

Accessibility information: To be discussed for each case

Parking & Transport: Limited parking onsite

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: A basic introduction would be completed before entrance to lab area

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? By Email

Lead time required for booking: 2 Weeks

Maximum number of bookings per year: 12

Industry Type: Repair and Service

Address: 2 Somersby Road, Welshpool WA 6106

Website: https://www.galacticcooperative.com/

Contact Person for Tours: Kate Biondo, CEO

Email: kate.b@galacticcooperative.com

Phone Number: 0418 923 935

Type of tours offered: Student and/or Teachers

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 1

Maximum Group Size: 4

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: High School, University

Typical Tour Duration: 1 hour

Days/Times Tours are available: Wednesday & Thursday

Learning objectives/topics covered: Careers in STEM, Multidisciplinary skills over several areas of applied science

Hands-on activities offered: Guided Tour, Q&A

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: P-tour briefing

Accessibility information: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs

Parking & Transport: On site parking

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: None

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? Email 

Lead time required for booking: 4 weeks

Maximum number of bookings per year: 4

Industry Type: Water utility

Address: 1 Fairbairn Road, Busselton WA 6280

Website: http://www.busseltonwater.wa.gov.au

Contact Person for Tours: Stacey Hamilton, GM Operations & Planning

Email: stacey.hamilton@busseltonwater.wa.gov.au

Phone Number: 0408 934 114

Type of tours offered: Student

Tour Format: On-Site

Minimum Group Size: 5

Maximum Group Size: 20

Suitable Year Levels/Ages: All ages

Typical Tour Duration: 1-1.5 hours

Days/Times Tours are available: Week days between 9-3; Tours are arranged with field team members around service delivery requirements

Learning objectives/topics covered: Water treatment chemistry

Hands-on activities offered: Guided Tour, Work Experience

Opportunity for students to learn about careers? Yes

Safety requirements for visitors: Long pants, long shirts, hat and closed in shoes

Accessibility information: Some access requirements not suitable for people with mobility issues

Parking & Transport: Bus parking out the front of the treatment plant

Health & Safety approvals or restrictions: Names of visitors required

Cost per student/group/teacher: Free

How can teachers book a tour? Email to the business through our contact page

Lead time required for booking: 1-2 weeks

Maximum number of bookings per year: N/A