Membership Categories

Ordinary Member

Criteria:

Qualifications   NAATI certification/accreditation/recognition OR formal T&I qualifications from a recognised institution in Australia or overseas OR other acceptable qualifications.

Residence   Australian residence, OR a connection with the T&I sector in Australia.

Practice   Currently practising as a T/I (paid or unpaid), having previously practised, or intending to practise.

Student Member

Criteria:

Study   A student enrolled (full or part time) in a formal T&I program of at least one semester at a recognised institution is eligible for Student membership.

Ordinary Members can transfer to this category while enrolled in such courses.

Five year limit   Membership in this category is limited to a lifetime maximum of 5 years.

Completion of study   When a Student Member has completed their studies they are encouraged to upgrade to Ordinary membership, but can remain a Student Member for a limited time while preparing for their NAATI certification test. If you have completed your studies, have been granted NAATI certification, and wish to upgrade to Ordinary membership, please complete this form.

Senior Member

Criteria:

AUSIT membership   Current AUSIT Ordinary or Retired Member, Senior Practitioner or Fellow with at least 10 years' experience in the field. 

Qualifications   T&I formal qualifications or equivalent (i.e., other related qualifications) plus NAATI certification or accreditation. Such members must have been financial in one or more of the following levels: Ordinary Member, Retired Member, Senior Practitioner for at least the preceding 5 years.

Endorsements are required from three respected AUSIT members (such as Fellows, office bearers [current or past], T&I academics).

Approval is not automatic; applications will be considered by the National Council. Current Fellows can become Senior Members upon application. Current Senior Practitioners will be transferred to the new category if they apply, providing they meet the Senior Member criteria. 

Responsibilities for this member category include: 
• serving on branch committees and National Council from time to time, 
• being on the Ethics and Professional Practice Committee or a Board of Professional Conduct, 
• contributing to In Touch magazine,
• contributing to AUSIT’s social media and discussion forums,
• being available to comment and give advice when called upon, and 
• being available to mentor junior members. 

Review   A 3-year review cycle will be built in for this member category by submitting a report of activities to demonstrate the responsibilities fulfilled in order to stay in this category or be revert back to an Ordinary Member. If the applicant does not meet the criteria for admission, they will need to wait two years before reapplying.

Application   If you wish to apply to move to the Senior Member category, please complete this form. 

Retired Member

Criteria: [NOTE: People can NO LONGER join AUSIT as Retired Members]

Age   65 years or over.

AUSIT membership   At least 15 years’ continuous membership in AUSIT.

Suitable for long-term AUSIT members who have retired / almost retired from practice but wish to continue their association with AUSIT. Annual fee takes into account the member’s reduced income.