Join Australia's largest ICT community. We're passionate about representing the ICT profession as the driver of productivity, innovation and business.
Digital disruption, AI, robotics, blockchain and other advances in technology are rapidly transforming industries and occupations. As innovations drive productivity, employment demand for ICT workers in Australia is forecasted to increase by 100,000 by 2023 just to meet business demand, but an additional 100,000 workers are needed to become a global ICT leader. To fuel this growth, Australia’s workforce must be equipped with relevant ICT skills.
With over 42,000 members, ACS is the professional association for the ICT sector across all levels of government, industry, education and research. Whether you’re looking for your first job, are a careerbuilder or an industry leader, ACS membership helps you stay ahead of the game with knowledge and insights.
Tap into Australia’s largest community of ICT professionals and embrace the opportunities that can shape our future.
Your Benefits:
To become an ACS member, you must abide by the ACS Code of Ethics, which promotes the highest standards of professional excellence.
Member Services
PO Box Q534
Queen Victoria Building
Sydney, NSW, 1230
The fee schedule for new and current members as of 1 February 2017 is as follows:
| Description | Living within Australia ( |
Living outside Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Associate, Member, Senior Member, Fellow | $374.00 | $250.00 |
| Full-time Student Concession | $72.00 | $65.00 |
| 1st Year Graduate Concession | $72.00 | $65.00 |
| 2nd Year Graduate Concession | $187.00 | $170.00 |
| Unemployed Concession | $72.00 | n/a |
| Retiree Concession | $72.00 | $65.00 |
| Certification Application Fee | $346.50 | $315.00 |
The Professional Partner Program (PPP) is designed to support employers and/or organisations with a holistic approach to the professional and practical development of ICT professionals. It allows your staff or representatives to join ACS as individuals under a group arrangement.
To ensure the PPP arrangement remains relevant and continues to meet the needs of an employer or organisation, ACS assigns an account manager to conduct regular reviews to discuss activities and initiatives.
ACS has a 'Reinvestment Strategy' for PPP arrangements whereby 15% of all membership fees are reinvested with the partner to use on professional development courses or other ACS initiatives.
If your workplace has offered you ACS membership, they can provide you with their PPP application link. Alternatively, contact ACS on +61 (0) 2 9299 3666 or email [email protected].
If you have previously been an ACS Member, you should apply for a reinstatement by completing this form and forward it to Member Services. When you apply for reinstatement, you will retain your previous equivalent membership grade.
For full details of membership eligibility criteria, view the ACS Membership Guidelines.
To be eligible for concessional membership, you need to meet one of the following criteria:
To apply, complete an application for admission into a Special Category of Membership and email to [email protected].
If you can demonstrate you are a current full-fee paying member of an overseas peer society, you can receive a 20 per cent discount on the annual ACS full membership fee. Apply for overseas membership to ACS.
A reciprocal benefits scheme exists with the ICT societies listed below:
Please Note: The discount only applies if you are a current full-fee paying member with the peer society and you are joining ACS as a secondary society. To claim the discount, you will need to provide financial evidence of your membership with the first society each year when renewing your ACS membership.
Evidence of your financial status with your first society is required each year when renewing your ACS membership to claim this discount.
All ACS members must satisfy the criteria set out in the ACS Membership Guidelines.
Associate
This is an entry level and open grade membership. It applies to individuals who do not have an ACS certification: students and graduates from an institute not accredited by ACS or non-technical employees in an ICT framework (e.g., sales and marketing).
Member
An ACS Member (MACS) applies to individuals qualified as a Certified Technologist (CT) or Certified Professional (CP) and can illustrate they have acquired the Core Body of Knowledge through demonstrated equivalence and follow ACS's Code of Ethics.
Senior Member
An ACS Senior Member (MACS Snr) has at least 10 years of professional industry experience with a minimum of five years in Senior ICT Management and is a qualified Certified Professional (CP).
Fellow
An ACS Fellow (FACS) has made a prominent contribution to ICT in Australia and is a member of the professional division of ACS. To nominate a fellow, download the ACS Fellow Nomination Form and ACS Fellow Nomination Guidelines.
ACS is proud to have members living in over 90 countries. No matter where you live or what areas of ICT interest you, an ACS membership can open doors to professional opportunities throughout your career.
If living outside of Australia, your ACS membership includes:
ACS delivers many premium events that are either live-streamed or recorded and available in the digital library. You can access quality continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities via the library of on-demand recordings.
