Our Story.
Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA) is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing work-integrated social enterprises.
Since 2020, ASA has provided careers in the Geospatial and Engineering professions for over 150 young neurodivergent adults who may otherwise be unemployed. We create an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent young adults to undertake professional spatial data services.
ASA also helps solve Australia’s skills shortages and data sovereignty concerns by accessing an untapped pool of talented and motivated people who perform essential work that otherwise occurs offshore. We provide a supply chain workforce for our partner clients so they can deliver critical projects across Australia.
Our Vision
To create a data economy that employs diversity.
Our Mission
To increase workforce participation for neurodiverse people and foster a generation of data professionals.
Our Values
Diverse
Solve problems from diverse viewpoints.
Comprehensive
Comprehensive service for clients.
Human-centred
Champion human-centred support.
Inclusive
Foster inclusion at work.
Our CEO, Geoffrey Smith, has always been passionate about reducing unemployment for young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a data analyst by trade, Geoff knows that technology can create work and wealth for disadvantaged communities. He also advocates that social enterprise is the vehicle to unlock neurodiverse talent pools for all organisations.
ASA is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 8 – Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Our goal is to upskill our people and provide careers within ASA or facilitate transitions to our partner clients, enabling their teams to harness neurodiverse strengths through support and training.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to creating enduring social impact by delivering an inclusive workplace — so everyone can reach their full potential.
March 2020
ASA created by White Box Enterprises.
September 2020
Professional data services work commences.
January 2021
ASA grows to 13 staff and in our new office in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
July 2021
Expansion to 25 employees, with Digital Engineering workstream formed.
September 2021
ASA onboards it’s 10th client.
January 2022
First ASA cohort employee transition to client organisation.
February 2022
Employment of 65 employees with the first ASA cohort employee transitioning to permanency.
July 2022
ASA expands to Melbourne, with a 50 seat office in Cremorne.
August 2022
ASA hires its 100th employee.
November 2022
ASA opens it’s Northern Australian office in Cairns.
May 2023
ASA’s Melbourne office moves into our Partner Client Ventia’s office in Cremorne
November 2023
ASA expands to South Australia, co-locating with Partner Client Enzen in Adelaide.