Graduate
Unlock tools, resources and a 130,000 strong engineering network to support the journey you’ve already begun.
Introducing member benefits
Career development
Access regular CPD focused on professional skills, made specifically for up-and-coming engineers to help you thrive in your career.
Professional networks
Find a mentor, join local networking events or watch a webinar. There's always an opportunity to expand your network through our 130,000 strong engineering community.
Jobs board
Browse and apply for early-career roles through our member-only jobs board featuring quality opportunities from Australia's top engineering employers.
Instant recognition
Enjoy instant recognition as an emerging engineering professional with our post-nominals. Be seen for who you are and what you bring.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Graduate membership, you must have completed an accredited Australian or recognised course in engineering in the past four years. Check your degree.
Postgraduate students are also welcome and may qualify for a concession membership rate.
Where to start
If you’re a student member, you’re ready to apply as a graduate. If not, head to our member portal to create an account.
You need ID – such as a passport photo page, current driver licence or copy of your birth certificate – plus your degree certificate (testamur) or letter of completion, or a previous assessment letter from us.
Next steps
If you don’t need a competency assessment, membership applications take about three business days. You'll receive an email when it's completed.
When you receive the acceptance email, login to your account on the member portal.
Your post-nominals
Graduate membership gives you the opportunity to start your career with prestigious post-nominals beside your name. Depending on your occupational category, you gain one of the following:
- Professional Graduate (GradIEAust)
- Associate Graduate (GradAIEAust)
- Technologist Graduate (GradTIEAust)
I was motivated to join Engineers Australia to connect with like-minded people and have a better understanding of the industry that I work in.
GradIEAust
Pricing
We offer membership on a financial year basis from 1 July to 30 June.
Pricing is determined by membership grade and whether a competency assessment is required. Applications include a $100 application fee
Recent graduates are supported with free graduate membership until the end of the financial year.
| Membership type | Professional engineer | Engineering technologist | Engineering associate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Course completed before 30 June 2021 | $612 | $475 | $310 |
| Graduate Course completed between 1 July 2021–30 June 2024 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Concession Graduate of more than three years | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Concession Graduate of one to three years | $135 | $135 | $135 |
Membership FAQs
Most membership applications take three to four business days to process. If we need more information to process yours, we'll contact you with a revised timeline.
In Australia, roles in the engineering profession fall within three occupational categories. A fourth occupational category is available for the purposes of migrant skills assessment.
Pricing is determined by your membership grade and whether you need a competency assessment.
If you join mid year, we will pro-rata the fee on a monthly basis so that you only pay for the months you're with us.
To be eligible for Graduate membership, you must have completed an accredited Australian or recognised course in engineering in the past four years. Check your degree.
Your employer has the option to cover your membership fee. You can:
- Forward your invoice to them.
- Request the use of the company credit card for payment.
- Request that they call us directly to make payment on 1300 653 113.
If your employer wants to set up a group invoice for the next financial year, ask them to send an email to [email protected] and we'll be in touch.