FAQs
Who can join AITPM?
Membership of AITPM is open to anyone with an interest, qualifications or experience in the field of transport planning or traffic management. There are a range of membership types to suit the various levels of experience and qualifications. There are also additional membership opportunities available for students, retired practitioners and corporate organisations.
How much does it cost to join AITPM?
AITPM has two types of membership: Individual and Corporate. Each type of membership has various levels to suit professional experience and size of organisation.
Individuals
Membership grade | Full year fee - incl GST |
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Affiliate | $185 |
Student | Free |
Associate First Year | $95 |
Associate Second Year | $140 |
Associate | $185 |
Member | $185 |
Fellow | $185 |
Corporate
Membership grade | Full year fee - incl GST |
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Corporate 3 | $775 |
Corporate 5 | $1150 |
Corporate 10 | $2050 |
How do I join AITPM?
Becoming a member of AITPM is a simple matter of completing an online application and making payment. As part of your online application, you may be required to submit a current resume showing relevant work experience in an AITPM related field as well as submitting two references.
Once the application has been submitted, it will be considered for approval. This process can sometimes take up to two weeks.
Student applications do not require payment but all students must submit evidence of current student status.
Corporate applications will be sent an invoice once registration is complete.
How do I update my details?
Members can update all their contact and employment details at anytime by logging in to the website and navigating to their portal by clicking on the 'Membership Portal' link in the top menu bar.
What is the AITPM Membership period?
All AITPM Memberships run from 1 April through to 31 March each year.
Fees for new members who join throughout the year will be pro-ratered based on the application date.
I let my membership lapse - how do I rejoin?
Where a membership has lapsed due to non-payment, resignation, or termination of membership the person may re-join the AITPM.
If within two (2) years, you can join at the same grade of membership without needing to provide documentation of eligibility for membership or provision of referees (if required by the membership grade applicable).
OR
If more than two (2) years of continuous membership has elapsed, then you can rejoin either as an Affiliate, or upon provision of the necessary documentation required for a new member joining, as per the membership grade being applied for.
Membership fees will be automatically pro-rated in the first year based on the date of application to rejoin.
An admin fee is payable on receipt of an application for renewal.
Please contact our Membership Team who will assist you during the process.
I am having a career break - what should I do with my membership?
Members who are having a career break for reasons including maternity or paternity leave, carers leave, illness, sabbatical or unemployment can be granted a membership discount or membership pause. The member must submit their request for a discount or pause in writing.
A request for a discount can be made annually. Membership discounts do not apply retrospectively, and AITPM will not refund membership fees already paid.
A request for a membership pause can be made for a maximum of two years, after which a further request can be made. If a membership pause is applied, the member will retain their current membership status when their membership resumes.
The AITPM reserves the right to refuse a request for a discount or pause, however all genuine requests will be granted.
The discount rates to be applied in various circumstances is determined by the Board, with the ability to apply discretion delegated to the CEO.
Please contact our Membership Team who will assist you.
I am experiencing hardship, am I able to get help with my fees?
Members who are experiencing hardship for reasons including illness, sabbatical or unemployment can be granted a membership discount or membership pause. The member must submit their request for a discount or pause in writing.
A request for a discount can be made annually. Membership discounts do not apply retrospectively, and AITPM will not refund membership fees already paid.
A request for a membership pause can be made for a maximum of two years, after which a further request can be made. If a membership pause is applied, the member will retain their current membership status when their membership resumes.
The AITPM reserves the right to refuse a request for a discount or pause, however all genuine requests will be granted.
The discount rates to be applied in various circumstances is determined by the Board, with the ability to apply discretion delegated to the CEO.
Please contact our Membership Team who will assist you.
I am no longer able to continue my AITPM membership. What should I do?
There are many reasons why members may wish to suspend or cancel their AITPM memberships. In this instance, please contact our Membership Team and we can assist you.
I am not living in Australia - can I stay a member?
Existing members who relocate can keep their membership at their current membership grade.
Members who reside overseas are not required to pay the GST portion of their relevant membership fee at their next membership renewal. please ensure that your address details are up to date.
Can I join if I am living outside of Australia?
Individuals residing outside Australia are eligible to join the AITPM subject to meeting the requirements of their membership grade.
New members joining from overseas must meet the membership requirements for the relevant grade at which they are joining. If they are unable to nominate a referee that is a current AITPM member, they may join at the Affiliate grade.
Members who reside overseas are not required to pay the GST portion of their relevant membership fee.
What are considered AITPM Related Fields of Professional Experience?
The grades of membership each have varying requirements for interest or experience. The following are considered AITPM related fields:
- Engineering
- Planning
- Environmental Sciences
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Law Enforcement
- Education
- Insurance
- Administration
- Economics
Within these fields, relevant fields of transport planning and/or traffic engineering include:
- Traffic Engineering
- Transport Planning
- Traffic Modelling
- Transport and Land Use Modelling
- Active Transport
- Transport Policy
- Road Safety
- Traffic/Transport Research
- Intelligent Transport Systems
- Road Design.