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ACS is passionate about the ICT profession being recognised as a driver of productivity, innovation and business – delivering real, tangible outcomes.
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Digital disruption, AI, robotics, blockchain and other advances in technology are rapidly transforming industries and occupations. As the force driving productivity, demand for ICT workers in Australia is forecast to increase by 100,000 by 2023 just to meet business demand and an additional 100,000 are necessare to be a global leader. To fuel this growth, Australia’s workforce must be equipped with relevant ICT skills.
ACS is the professional association for the ICT sector across all levels of government, industry, educational institutions and research. Whether you’re looking for your first job, are a career builder or an industry leader, membership to ACS allows you to stay ahead of the game with the knowledge and insights you gain. You’re also given a voice to contribute to your profession.
With over 41,000 members, tap into Australia’s largest community of ICT professionals and embrace the opportunities that can shape our future.
Your Benefits:
- Access over 41,000 digital learning assets including the latest news, innovations and trends with our 'Information Age' digital magazine.
- We host hundreds of national events each year and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) so you can network and collaborate with industry peers.
- Use ACS’ mySFIA tool to understand your competencies and capabilities to profile your skills and map your career plan.
- Protect yourself with ACS Limited Liability Insurance which provides Professional Indemnity cover for members that invoice less than $100,000pa for ICT services.
- Gain exclusive access to ground-breaking thought leadership reports and content.
- Participate in career guidance programs as a mentee or mentor.
- Opportunity to volunteer and gain recognition for your contributions by your peers as an Elected Member of an Expert Board, Committee or ACS Board.
To become an ACS member, you must abide by the ACS Code of Ethics which promotes the highest standards of professional excellence.
Enquiries
Member Services
PO Box Q534
Queen Victoria Building
Sydney, NSW, 1230
FEE SCHEDULE
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The fee schedule for new and current members as 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 acsppp@acs.org.au
If you have previously been an ACS Member, you should apply for a Reinstatement by completing this form and forwarding 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:
- Retired: If you have been a full-fee paying ACS member for two consecutive years and have retired from regular employment. Should you return to paid work you must notify ACS in writing so your retired membership status can be changed. Normal benefits and services apply.
- Unemployed: If you have been a full-fee paying ACS member for a minimum of two consecutive years but are unable to work due to disability, ill health or parental obligation. Normal benefits and services apply.
- Continuing: If you have been a full-fee paying ACS member for a minimum of two consecutive years but expect to be out of Australia for more than 12 months. No benefits or services will be available; this is effectively placing your membership on hold.
- Post Graduate Student: If you have been a full-fee paying ACS member for a minimum of two consecutive years and are undertaking full-time post graduate studies in an ICT discipline at an Australian institution. Written evidence confirming full- time status is required (eg a copy of enrolment confirmation). Student benefits and services apply.
To apply, complete an application for admission into a Special Category of Membership and email to memberservices@acs.org.au
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:
- Association for Computing Machinery
- British Computer Society
- Canadian Information Processing Society
- Computer Society of India
- Computer Society of Pakistan
- Computer Society of South Africa
- Computer Society of Sri Lanka
- Hong Kong Computer Society
- Malaysian National Computer Confederation
- Institute of IT Professionals NZ (formerly NZ Computer Society)
- Singapore Computer Society
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, graduates from an institute not accredited by ACS or non-technical employees in an ICT framework (eg 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' 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:
- mySFIA online self-assessment tool to determine your skills profile using the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)
- Connection to the largest network of ICT professionals in Australia and international networks
- Further study options including ACS short courses, professional accreditation programs and post-graduate qualifications
- Access ACS' flagship publication 'Information Age' each week to keep you up-to-date with the latest trends and news.
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 vodcast library of play-on-demand recordings.
