Membership

Membership

The grade of Member is open to those who hold an Engineers Australia accredited or recognised Australian tertiary qualification in engineering, and have gained at least 3 years of postgraduate experience in the engineering industry.

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Benefits for Members

Engineers Australia actively encourages the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of members, offering access to a wide range of services and resources designed to assist you at every stage of your career.

Recognition

Gain the competitive edge in the global market by being a part of an elite community committed to engineering a better world.

Chartered

Progress your career and gain the competitive advantage by becoming a Chartered engineer, technologist or associate. Maintain currency and build confidence in your own ability with Chartered, the internationally recognised credential.

Global mobility

Working in an increasingly global profession, it’s important to know that you’ll be supported wherever your career takes you. International Accords enable global recognition of your skills and knowledge, with over 5,000 Engineers Australia members working internationally.

Awards

Celebrate your accomplishments through a range of awards and prizes for engineering projects, innovation and excellence. The program includes awards, medals and scholarships offered through Engineers Australia’s Divisions, Colleges and at a national level; including the prestigious Australian Engineering Excellence Awards.

Create Magazine

Create magazine is our member publication. It delivers the latest in new tech, innovation news and important engineering projects. This is also available online exclusively for our paying members.
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Engineering Executive

If you are interested in pursuing management and leadership opportunities in both the private and public sectors, you can have your achievements recognised through the Engineering Executive (EngExec) post-nominal.

Knowledge

Access Australia’s premier engineering network and have world-class professional development and technical resources at your fingertips.

Technical resources

Engineers Australia membership includes access to world-class resources designed to help you with research and professional development. The online library offers technical databases, conference papers, industry journals, handbooks and more; exploring all areas of engineering.

News and updates

There are a number of ways to keep up-to-date on current news and events. Membership Matters is a fort-monthly eNewsletter from the CEO dedicated to advocacy information. As a member you also have access to a variety of relevant industry-specific or technical societies communication. As a member you are able to select the communications products that are of interest to you.

Networking and events

With a technical program of more than 1,000 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities across all areas of engineering each year, it’s easy to maintain your Chartered credential and expand your professional network. We regularly host national and international engineering events. This year we are hosting the World Engineers Convention. Find out more information here.

Career centre

Engineers Australia encourages lifelong learning and gives you access to tailored career services, comprehensive internal and external resources, guidance and advice. Whatever stage you’re at in your engineering career, Engineers Australia is ready to support you, introduce you to new networks and to help you shape or give back to the profession.

Voice

Have a say in the direction and future of your profession.

Advocacy

Engineers Australia ensures members’ interests are represented and voiced to government through ongoing advocacy activities and media engagement. Keep up-to-date with news and advancements from the engineering industry through our online newsroom , media releases, and tweets.

Volunteering and learned groups

Build your professional reputation and industry knowledge by joining 5,000 other members undertaking office bearer roles and voluntary tasks each year. Local and National groups are involved in advocacy activities and raising the profile of engineers, facilitating professional connections, learning opportunities and increasing engagement in engineering activities.

Exclusive member rewards

Unlock the full value of your membership. Engineers Australia members receive exclusive offers and discounts to support your business, professional and personal lives; from respected organisations such as Avis and OzForex.

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Member checklist and guide

Additional Information

If you are unsure which application form to complete, or have questions about your application, please contact our Member Services Team on 1300 653 113.

Fees

Upon submission, payment of an assessment fee is applicable to all grades other than Student, First and Second Year Graduates.
Annual fees appropriate to the Membership grade are paid to finalise the application.

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Technical Society Membership

• 2017-18 fees for Technical Societies
• Join a Technical Society 

See also:

• Transfer or upgrade your membership
• Reinstate your lapsed membership
• Concessions and discounts
• Stage 1 Competency Assessments