Introducing member benefits
Instant recognition
Be seen for everything you've worked for and your commitment to engineering excellence. Our fellows receive exclusive post-nominals, which recognise their eminence within the engineering profession.
Advocacy initiatives
Make an impact as an industry changemaker on issues important to the profession, such as building sector reform, climate change, professional indemnity, STEM and diversity.
Industry insights
Tap into resources including webinars, collaboration platforms, technical materials, up-to-the-minute news updates, and more.
Networking events
Meet like-minded business and industry leaders at our conferences and events.
Who are our Fellows?
Fellow membership is recognition of your knowledge, achievement and contribution to the engineering profession. Our Fellows are senior members within their occupational category who hold a respected position within the engineering community. If you've proven yourself as an expert in the field, you are welcome to apply.
Eligibility
To qualify for Fellow membership, you need to:
- Be actively working in a senior position as a professional engineer, engineering technologist, or engineering associate.
- Be a member or eligible for membership with Engineers Australia and show your commitment to the profession through leadership and mentoring.
Plus, you should meet at least one of these criteria:
- Have at least 15 years of significant responsibility in the design and execution of important engineering projects and be recognised for your exceptional contributions to the profession.
- Be in a senior role, like a CEO or head of an engineering unit, for at least five years, with overall responsibility for managing operations, a diverse team, and large projects.
- Have advanced qualifications, like a PhD, hold a key position in the field, and make significant contributions to engineering, such as being an Associate Professor or Head of School.
Where to start
Head to our member portal to get started. The online Fellow application will require you to provide support from a minimum of two Fellow members. The National Membership Committee may also request written letters from your supporters indicating how they feel you have met the Fellow criteria for further consideration, after submission.
What if you don’t immediately qualify?
If your Fellow application is unsuccessful, you may still be offered membership at an alternate grade.
How is Fellowship decided?
Applications are considered by our National Membership Committee, made up of engineering peers and volunteers. The committee meets around twice a month to review and approve applications.
The decision to admit someone to Fellow membership is at the discretion of the committee and is final.
Your post-nominals
Fellows earn the exclusive right to display Engineers Australia post-nominals. Depending on your occupational category, yours will be one of the following:
- Professional Fellow (FIEAust)
- Associate Fellow (AFIEAust)
- Technologist Fellow (TFIEAust)
Our members thoughts
I joined Engineers Australia to be part of a peer system where support can be provided as well as the opportunity to influence future building code, standards and best practise for fire safety engineers.
FIEAust CPEng NER
Pricing
We offer membership on a financial year basis from 1 July to 30 June, and applications include a $95 application fee. So if you join mid year, you pay just for the months you're with us.
Pricing is determined by membership grade and whether a competency assessment is required.
| Membership type | Professional engineer | Engineering technologist | Engineering associate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow | $795 | $595 | $395 |
| Concession Fellow, Member or Graduate of more than three years | $200 |
Fellow membership FAQs
Fellow membership is considered by the National Membership Committee. The committee is made up of engineering peers and volunteers who meet around twice a month to review and approve applications. Once submitted, you will be notified when your application has been considered or if further information may be required.
To become a Fellow you must be practising as a professional engineer, engineering technologist or engineering associate and:
Be a member or be qualified for membership of Engineers Australia and have a demonstrated commitment to the engineering profession. Such as through exemplary leadership or mentoring activities.
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Have had extensive responsibility in the design or execution of important engineering work and achieved exceptional eminence in the profession. You would have held a position with this level of responsibility for at least 15 years.
or
Hold a position with major ongoing responsibility, such as CEO or head of an engineering business unit. You’ll have held the position for at least five years and have responsibility for managing company operations, a multidisciplinary staff and large, complex engineering projects.
or
Have high-level education qualifications, hold a prominent position in the profession and have made a major contribution to the science or practice of engineering. For example, you have a PhD in an engineering discipline and hold a position as an associate professor or head of department in an academic institution
There is no fee applied if you're upgrading membership from another grade.
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.