Member Insights

Cyber Security by Deepayan Chanda MACS Snr CPP Principal Cybersecurity Architect Lab 2022-11-23 There are many data breaches that we hear every single day, and at the end there is an "individual" who is impacted by it in many of those cases. Read more to understand what to do next.

nbn® launches new video series for gamers 2022-11-23 nbn has released its first digital video series for gamers titled ‘The Ping.’ It is part of a national campaign which details how the nbn® network works in the back end to deliver in-game action, and how customers can have a next level internet experience.

Jobs in the Metaverse 2022-11-23 ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner, Nicola Steel from JJP Talent Solutions, explores how the metaverse will change the way people find and start new jobs.

TechForce Services Expand Operations in India 2022-11-11 New Delhi, 1 November, 2022: TechForce Services, a global Salesforce consulting and technology services firm, has announced its operational expansion to India. The business expansion to this high-growth market is in line with the company’s vision to help businesses accelerate their growth and offer exceptional customer services leveraging Salesforce solutions.

Helping first nations children in Queensland to See IT Be IT 2022-11-10 The ACS Queensland Branch, the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF), Substation33, P&C Queensland and Litehaus International are collaborating on the “See IT Be IT” campaign providing quality second hand laptop devices to first nations children around the State. Find out more about how your organisation can get involved by providing a quality donation of used laptops or PCs.

Meet a member - Jason Tan 2022-11-10 This month we hear from new ACS Member Jason Tan, Managing Director, DDA Labs on his career trajectory in tech, his key takeaways on tech leadership, and his awesome podcast series - The Analytics Show.

Join the Audit Committee at the Department of Finance 2022-10-28 Are you ready to serve on a Committee? If yes, the Audit Committee at the Department of Finance wants you. Audit Committee Chair and Member vacancies; and Independent Management Assurer. Please note, roles are Canberra based.

ACS Fellows Scheme – Q&A 2022-10-25 Have you made a significant contribution to ICT over the course of your career? Being recognised as an ACS Fellow is one of the highest honours that ACS bestows, recognising those who have gone above and beyond.

Discounted QANTAS Lounge membership – a key benefit of ACS membership 2022-10-25 Did you know your ACS membership unlocks the door to discounted QANTAS Lounge membership, saving you up to $218 off the standard individual membership price (for a new one-year membership, including join fee). Travel in style for less via your ACS membership.

Hear Bruno Pereira’s story of Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Brazil to Australia 2022-10-25 Hear ACS QLD Emerging Professional Community member Bruno’s passion and trajectory in innovation, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurship. After ten years of developing diverse start-ups, hubs, and innovation projects overseas, he faces challenges and opportunities to work and collaborate with the Australian tech ecosystem.

nbn® Sky Muster® Plus satellite service now offers more data 2022-10-25 Changes now allow for more daytime use of VPN and video streaming data. The nbn Sky Muster Plus service now includes more data than ever before with major changes set to benefit households and small business across Australia.

Growing Queensland Business Roadshow 2022-10-25 The Queensland Government’s 2022 Growing Queensland Business Roadshow is an opportunity to connect with representatives from your local council and state government, as well as get practical tips and information on government tendering, greening your business and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Post COVID Opportunities and Challenges in Education 2022-10-25 ACS hosted a stimulating conversation on Post COVID Leadership in Education. Facilitated by Dr Rod Dilnutt, Chair ACS Victoria, a gathering of educators representing: Higher Education, K- 12, online private higher education, Vocational Education and Government explored the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for educators to build capacity in the workforce, and the economy at large.

Michael Edward Bowern Of Moss Vale, aged 82 years 2022-10-23 Michael Edward Bowern Of Moss Vale, aged 82 years. Mike was a founding member of the Canberra Computer Society in 1965. CCS federated with the larger States a few years later to form ACS.

Cyber Warriors Wanted! 2023 ADF Cyber Gap Program 2022-10-14 Applications are now open for the 2023 intake of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cyber Gap Program. The ADFCGP is a 12-month online program designed to enhance your skills and employability in the cyber security field. You can work towards any eligible qualification ranging from a Certificate III to a master’s degree, either full time or part time. Participants are receiving a 12-month professional membership to the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Apply for the ACS Victoria Technology Talent Program and be mentored by an ICT Leader 2022-10-12 This program is a 6 week program, which aims to provide successful outstanding students and graduates with the opportunity to learn from skilled professional through a series of group mentoring sessions and soft skills based training.

Combatting the tech skills shortage 2022-10-07 Combatting the tech skills shortage Having existing technicians resolve more tickets can help counter the tech skills shortage. So, how do you increase productivity? By outsourcing Level 1 Helpdesk support to OfficeHQ’s Australian-based call centre agents. Leading ICT companies are embracing this technology-driven, human-centred solution. It's a cost-effective way of being hands-off basic troubleshooting, using conditional scripting. In turn, your technicians can maintain focus on priority tickets. OfficeHQ is Australian-owned and an ACS partner. It's trusted by approximately 500 ICT businesses nationwide to provide call answering and Level 1 Helpdesk support services. These businesses report that using OfficeHQ ensures they: • Never miss a call • Increase productivity • Solve staffing issues ACS members also save 10% off OfficeHQ’s call answering plans.

Nbn Enterprise Ethernet service - Up to ten-times faster wholesale speed options for business 2022-10-06 nbn has turbocharged its Enterprise Ethernet service, with eligible business customers now able to order broadband based on wholesale speed tiers of up to almost 10Gbps — up to ten-times faster than before.

Mentoring application is now open for the next round ACS Mentoring Program - starting from mild Nov 2022 2022-10-06 ACS NSW is delighted to present the opportunity to all of its members to participant in our next round Mentoring Program and we welcome your interest in becoming a mentor or mentee. This is a six months program starting mild November 2022.

Economic trends and the knock-on effect for employment 2022-10-06 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions and ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner, believes that the recruitment industry is an excellent barometer of a country's economic health. Find out the key takeaways in relation to the economy and recruitment.

EOI for work experience opportunities - 2022 ACS FSFJ Program - SWI to an ICT Career 2022-09-22 EOI for work experience opportunities - 2022 ACS FSFJ Program - Supporting Women Transitioning to an ICT Career.

Casual use of ACS Member Hubs 2022-09-21 Did you know that ACS membership provides you with complimentary casual access to River City Labs in Fortitude Valley, along with the Member Hubs at Barangaroo, Sydney and Docklands, Melbourne when you travel?

Certificate IV in Cyber Security as a traineeship in Queensland announced 2022-09-21 With a significant shortfall in skilled cyber professionals, the announcement of the Certificate IV in Cybersecurity traineeship is excellent news for Queensland. Find out more about the role ACS played in securing this, and how you can access $9,000 worth of funding per trainee.

Melbourne Innovation Hub becomes a Digital Innovation Festival (DIF) Hub 2022-09-09 On Tuesday 6 September, ACS Melbourne Innovation Hub became a DIF Hub. Pearcey Foundation held a skills roundtable and was joined by ACS CEO, Chris Vein, and other panellists, to discuss this important topic.

An update from the Victorian Branch Chair, Dr Rod Dilnutt FACS CP - 14 Sept 2022 2022-09-09 The success of our in-person events and the enlivening networking that is happening in growing numbers has been encouraging. One of the key events was the launch of the ACS/Deloitte Digital Pulse. Approximately 80 attendees witnessed the launch and welcomed our new CEO, Chris Vein, and our President, Dr Nick Tate.

ACS Victoria’s Unconference 2022-09-09 40 students and graduates gathered in the Melbourne Innovation Hub last Thursday for the Career Transition Toolbox Unconference.

ACS Victoria supporting a Stem Careers Fair 2022-09-09 ACS Victoria’s Diversity and Inclusion (D and I) Committee supported the iStem Careers Fair last week at Victoria University. ACS Victoria BEC member and D and I Committee Chair, Charlynn Miller, and Victorian State Manager, Michelle Bourke, attended the fair to talk to the participants about tech careers and ACS.

Meet Your Western Australia BEC - Jeanene Williams 2022-09-09 This week we profile Jeanene Williams, Branch Chair, ACS Western Australia Branch Executive Committee, in our ‘Meet Your ACS WA BEC’ series.

Looking for possible graduate employees or wanting to test out some new ideas? 2022-09-08 ANU, UC and UNSW Canberra are offering opportunities to provide internships and/or capstone projects. The ACS is working closely with universities in the ACT and now participates on industry advisory bodies and forums relating to IT degrees.

Five questions the most interesting people will always ask in conversations 2022-09-08 Five Questions That Lead to Great Conversations - The key to creating meaningful interactions. Take your eyes off of yourself and place it on the other person. By giving them the attention first, you'll have a clear edge: People are naturally wired and looking for connection and positive affirmation -- to be seen and heard. And it all starts with asking the right questions.

Jobs and Skills Summit concludes as work on reforms begins 2022-09-08 The conclusion of the Jobs and Skills Summit represented the culmination of weeks of preparation by State and territory industry associations, other stakeholder representatives, and Government itself. However, the work has only just started, and the ACS is looking forward to working with the Federal and State governments to get more people from all backgrounds into the industry.

The power of people in tech – JJP Talent Solutions 2022-09-07 ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner, Nicola Steel from JJP Talent Solutions understands the challenges most SMEs face with regards to recruitment and retention such as the difficulty accessing highly skilled people, the competition for talent, the perils of poor culture fit, and the pain of losing a key team member.

Flourish Women Leaders Program 2022-08-29 Build your authentic presence, communicate your value, and lead with influence. A free program for women leaders commencing with a two day workshop on 28 & 29 September, 2022.

Canberra monthly activities update – 31 Aug | Mentoring | Fellows | AI | Power apps 2022-08-25 1) Canberra Mentoring Program Graduation & Launch 2) ACS Power app workshop with Skillar MVP 3) ACS Masterclass Series: Artificial Intelligence 4) Canberra Fellows update from Peter Lambert

Save the date – ACS Blockchain Fundamentals Report Launch and Complimentary Masterclass 2022-08-25 Calling all Brisbane based ICT professionals and leaders. Save the date for the complimentary ACS Blockchain Fundamentals Report and Masterclass. Date: Tues 27th September Time: 5pm – 7.30pm Venue: The Precinct, Fortitude Valley

ACS Fellows Scheme – Q&A 2022-08-23 To be awarded an ACS Fellow is one of the highest honours that ACS bestows. Find out more about the ACS Fellows scheme and how you can apply

QSITE Conference for QLD Teachers 2022-08-23 The ACS ICT Gateway to Industry Schools project (GISP) is partnering with QSITE (Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education) to deliver a unique mix of presenters and training providers for the upcoming ‘Gateways to the Future’ conference at Kelvin Grove State College (19 and 20 September 2022).

Strategies to recruit and retain top tech teams 2022-08-15 Featuring some big names in tech, don’t miss the video of the recent presentation on recruiting and retaining top tech teams, emceed by ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner Nicola Steel.

Are you an APS leader experiencing issues with ICT sustainability? 2022-08-11 This article addresses the the challenges of ICT Sustainability in Government. Australian Government is investing in reforms to implement and adopt digital technology. The Australian Public Service (APS) is critical to supporting Australia’s digital economy transformation. Like many other large enterprises, grappling with the challenges of implementation, adoption, and, most importantly, financial sustainability.

Dolly Brtan, convenor of the Blockchain Community 2022-08-01 Dolly Brtan is a multi-disciplined IT consultant and financial advisor who has been in the FinTech industry for over 30 years. Dolly is now the convenor of the Blockchain Community interest group for ACS Victoria, with a mission to collaborate, engage and educate the members of the association on all things blockchain.

Canberra monthly events & news update - 3 Aug 2022 2022-07-29 1) The launch of ACS 2022 Digital Pulse in Canberra 2) SFIA Self-Assessment workshops for Government to our large PPP APSC, Emerging Talent Programs participants 3) ACS Tech series: Robotic Operating Model Fundamentals

Prof. Ashley W Goldsworthy Ordinary Bloke, Extraordinary Life 2022-07-28 ACS Queensland Immediate Past Chair, Mike Driver, was honoured to attend the launch of Ashley Goldsworthy’s memoirs, ORDINARY BLOKE, EXTRAORDINARY LIFE - Ashley Goldsworthy (connorcourtpublishing.com.au). The memoirs were introduced by Mr. John Howard, 25th and former Prime Minister of Australia at the Brisbane Club on Tuesday 19th July 2022.

Save the date for Something Tech. 27 – 28 October 2022 2022-07-28 Our good friends at River City Labs are co-hosting the Something Tech Festival, from 24 – 28 October in Fortitude Valley and the Brisbane CBD. Find out more about this exciting program line up and register today.

Your Society needs your input on the draft ACS Constitution 2022-07-28 Provide your thoughts on the new ACS Constitution. After Friday 5 August, the final amendments to the draft Constitution will commence based on members' input and the last rounds of legal advice. We'd really like to make sure that we've accurately gauged your views.

Predictions in AI, Machine Learning and Data Optimisation 2022-07-18 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions and ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, speaks to Rav Raniga, Partner Lead at tech startup ELARA, in her podcast "The Spotlight Series - Don't Just Survive, Thrive" about predictions in AI, Machine Learning and Data Optimisation.

ACS Queensland Digital Transformation Roadshow - Cairns next stop on 25 August 2022 2022-07-18 In conjunction with our regional Chapter Network, the ACS Queensland Branch is proud to partner with NBN Co to deliver a Digital Transformation Regional Roadshow Series right around the State, showcasing local leading lights in technology, how digital transformation is reshaping regional industries such as agriculture, education, transport and tourism, and local career pathways in tech that are available.

Australia Digital Pulse 2022 is released – what does it mean for ACT? 2022-07-15 The world is half way through its third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but as Australia is adjusting to a new normal (the 2021 buzz word), how are you feeling about your future? Are you enjoying the benefits of being a part of one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors? Are you one of the 20 percent of workers looking to move to a new employer or one of the 14 percent looking to leave the technology sector?

Why You Should Know Design Thinking by Gabriela Monteiro 2022-07-05 As an IT professional, knowing Design Thinking will set you apart from the others. Design Thinking is a mindset to solve problems creatively. It is a human-centered approach to delivering better products and services, which is composed of five stages: Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test. These stages are not fixed, and you can navigate through them as you need.

Managing Your Time So It Doesn’t Manage You 2022-07-05 No one can add an extra hour to the day to get more done. But anyone can make better use of the 24 hours you do have by becoming more effective at time management.

Canberra monthly events & news update on ACS Think Tank Initiatives - July 2022 2022-07-05 1) Addressing barriers for women entering the IT industry; 2) Successfully delivered a Masterclass Series 3 (of 5) on Cloud Technology in Government to our large PPP APSC; 3) Low code application builder workshops; 4) Supporting the older members' needs

From Exercise Science to the ACS, by Jackson Miller 2022-07-01 If understanding the journey of how an exercise scientist and health enthusiast previously unknowing of the use of iCloud found himself on both the ACS Emerging Professionals Committee and Gold Coast Chapter is of interest, then read on! Or, if you want to learn about an impact-driven mental health tech start-up destined to address global mental health challenges while meaningfully connecting the world (plus a potential career opportunity 😉), I'd also suggest you stick around…

Bachelor of Commerce Students Seeking Business Problems For Capstone Project 2022-06-30 Bachelor of Commerce students at Curtin University, majoring in Business Information Systems (Professional) and Business Information Technology (Professional) undertake a capstone project in their final year of study. Inviting businesses in need of project assistance to nominate their project(s).

ACS Gateway to Industry Schools Program – update – shining a light on tech career pathways in Queensland 2022-06-30 Hear the latest on the program outreach and outcomes for the ACS Gateway to Industry Schools Program, shining a light on tech career pathways in Queensland. Keen to get involved too?

ACS Queensland Digital Transformation Roadshow - Toowoomba next stop on 21st July 2022 2022-06-30 In conjunction with our regional Chapter Network, the ACS Queensland Branch is proud to partner with NBN Co to deliver a Digital Transformation Regional Roadshow Series right around the State, showcasing local leading lights in technology, how digital transformation is reshaping regional industries such as agriculture, education, transport and tourism, and local career pathways in tech that are available.

Industry Skills Advisor Roundtables in Regional Queensland – have your say on ICT training packages 2022-06-30 Run in conjunction with the ACS Queensland Regional Roadshow: Exploring Local Digital Transformation Journeys, ICT Industry Skills Roundtables are being held around the state to gauge input from ICT professionals on ICT training and investment priorities.

ACS NSW Mentoring Program - Expressions of Interest 2022-06-28 The ACS NSW Mentoring Program is an opportunity exclusively available to NSW members who are interested in the benefits of being a Mentor or Mentee.

Embracing low-code development Build faster - together 2022-06-27 Low-code development platforms can help enterprises outmanoeuvre the competition with the agility to rapidly change how they serve customers in their preferred channels – whether it’s mobile apps or self-service portals. In turn, they empower their employees with the right tools to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. It’s a win for everyone.

Tips for getting the most out of ACS Mentoring Program 2022-06-18 Mentorship plays a key role in helping us advance ourselves at work and climb the corporate ladder, but it's only effective if the mentor-mentee relationship is a good match. Since a mentor is a person, you’ll be working closely with, compatibility is crucial to success. Now, all mentees who enrolled in the ACS Canberra 2022 Mentoring Program have been assigned a mentor, how do you get the most out of that relationship?

Mentoring application is now open for the next round ACS Mentoring Program (Aug 22 to Jan 23) - starting from 16 Aug 2022 2022-06-18 ACS Canberra is delighted to present the opportunity to all of its members to participant in our next round Mentoring Program (Aug 2022 to Jan 2023) and we welcome your interest in becoming a mentor or mentee. This is a six months program starting 16 Aug 2022.

Read the latest from the ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee 2022-06-17 On Thursday 2 June, the ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) hosted their first networking event Bits and Bytes. The event was an opportunity for students and graduates to come together and network with like minded individuals and create local connections.

ACS WA 1962 Prize Trust - Now Open for Donations 2022-06-16 The 1962 Prize recognises the contributions of Professor Dennis Moore who brought the first stored-program digital computer to WA 60 years ago.

Calling all Dev Ops Engineers – Remote role opportunity 2022-06-16 Calling all Dev Ops Engineers. JJP Talent Solutions, ACS Queensland Preferred Recruiting Partner is recruiting for a remote DevOps engineer role, responsible for managing and supporting infrastructure for development projects for an Australian based company with offices around the globe.

Rockhampton next stop tomorrow 23 June - ACS Queensland Digital Transformation Roadshow 2022-06-16 In conjunction with our regional Chapter Network, the ACS Queensland Branch is proud to partner with NBN Co to deliver a Digital Transformation Regional Roadshow Series right around the State, showcasing local leading lights in technology, how digital transformation is reshaping regional industries such as agriculture, education, transport and tourism, and local career pathways in tech that are available.

ACS Queensland – connecting tech employers with our emerging professional member community 2022-06-16 Do you have tech roles and opportunities for student and graduates (including work experience placements, traineeships, graduate or other roles) you’d like to showcase directly to emerging tech professionals? Get in touch with the ACS Queensland team to connect directly with our emerging professionals member community.

Welcome to team ACS Queensland Angela Chen! 2022-06-08 The ACS Queensland Branch would like to introduce our latest team member Angela Chen, Member, Accounts and Event Support. Angela has a history in temping for a number of different corporate companies and comes to the branch rescue with a great knowledge of CRM systems and tech programs. Read below to learn more about Angela and don’t forget to say hello to her at an upcoming event.

ACS Think Tank Initiative – Canberra activities monthly update 2022-06-06 > Aim to promote ACS Members as people who actively contribute to solving the great challenges of the Information Technology Profession. > Draw upon the professional membership of the society to hear from them a variety of suggestions, ideas and solutions to our most challenging issues > Provide an update on highlighted branch activities

Building a human-centred trust framework for emerging technology adoption 2022-06-06 This article addresses the question about "Trust" by focusing on the technology adoption component of the digital transformation journey, considering two common myths regarding delivery driving trust, and how to build trust simultaneously with technology adoption.

Building and Retaining High Performance Teams – Key learnings 2022-06-03 Last month, ACS Qld hosted a panel event with Nicola Steel from JJP Talent Solutions (ACS preferred recruitment partner) about attracting, recruiting and retaining tech talent in post pandemic Australia. Recap on the key learnings from our expert panel at this great recent Branch event.

Update from Beau Tydd, Chair, ACS Qld Branch 2022-06-03 It’s been a productive 18 months for ACS Queensland Chair Beau Tydd, the Branch team, and our Committees and Chapters, serving and supporting our members right around the State. Read some team highlights and find out how you can get involved across a range of Branch initiatives.

A career is not a linear path 2022-05-20 Hear Gabriela's journey of facing her fears, dealing with imposter syndrome and shifting her mindset which resulted in a decision to pursue a career in tech.

International Girls in ICT Day - A GISP success story 2022-05-20 International Girls in ICT Day is a recognised day of celebration designed to promote careers in the tech industry amongst female and non-binary students. Over the course of two years, the ACS ICT Gateway to Industry school project (ICT GISP) has supported three schools to run their own Girls in ICT Day.

Digital Professional Workforce Action Plan 2020-24 2022-05-20 ACS Queensland was heavily involved in securing member consultation on the Digital Professional Workforce Action Plan (DPWAP) 2020 – 2024, and Government is calling on regional industry professionals in Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Mackay, Cairns, Mt Isa or Toowoomba to further have their say on the DPWAP implementation in regional settings via a short survey.

Mentoring Matters. Female Mentors Needed! 2022-05-19 Being a mentor is a rewarding journey if you can help your mentees succeed. Support the women at Synergy Group and supporting women transitioning to an ICT Career program.

Expression of interest for the ACS QLD Mentoring Program 2022-05-09 The newly established ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee is seeking your direct feedback on whether you would see benefit and value in a local ACS Queensland mentorship scheme being offered. Specifically, we would like to gauge whether you would be interested to volunteer as a mentor to support and encourage our emerging professionals.

Current career opportunities in QLD for Emerging Professionals 2022-05-09 Are you looking for your first graduate role, or your next career move? Check out the link below for upcoming career opportunities in QLD

TAFE QLD Digitrek visits Townsville in May 2022-05-09 Have you heard of digital careers but aren’t sure what they are? Digitrek is for students, people looking for a career change, educators and those already working in the field. The event will include free online and face-to-face workshops, demonstrations and networking opportunities. Events will be held in various locations across Townsville from May 9 – May 21 2022.

Attracting and retaining great tech talent 2022-05-09 Nicola Steel from JJP Talent Solutions, ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, regularly advises tech leaders about the best way to hire tech talent during these challenging times. Read her top tips to attract and keep the best tech talent at your company.

What is the ACS Fellows Scheme and are your eligible to apply? 2022-05-09 To be awarded an ACS Fellow is one of the highest honours that ACS bestows. As defined in the national regulations, it is awarded to a person who has made a distinguished contribution to the field of information and communications technology in Australia.

Don’t miss your chance to join Startup Catalyst’s Mission to London Tech Week 2022-05-09 If you are considering the European market as an Australian tech startup, investor or policy and change maker, don’t miss the upcoming London Tech Week Mission with Startup Catalyst in June! Expressions of interest close soon on 13 May.

Tips that make us wiser about develop self-awareness 2022-05-05 You can’t be a good leader without self-awareness. It lies at the root of strong character, giving us the ability to lead with a sense of purpose, authenticity, openness, and trust. It explains our successes and our failures. And by giving us a better understanding of who we are, self-awareness lets us better understand what we need most from other people, to complement our own deficiencies in leadership.

ACS Canberra Branch secures grant funding to support women starting an ICT career 2022-05-05 ACS Canberra is excited to have received funding from Skills Canberra to assist women to transitioning to an ICT career. - ACS Canberra is supporting 40 women in a pre-traineeship program as a pathway to employment - Opportunities for female members to mentor and organisations to participate

Access discounted QANTAS Lounge Membership -Another benefit of ACS membership! 2022-04-26 It’s great to see business and personal travel resuming. Did you know Qantas Club Corporate Membership is available at a reduced cost for ACS members? Find out more about how you can access this great benefit and save.

Tips that make us wiser about career building and planning 2022-04-23 Most of us would prefer to think long-term about our careers rather than just veering randomly to snag perceived opportunities and avoid pitfalls. But how can you adopt a strategic lens when you might not be entirely sure where you want to end up?

Canberra activities in review - Senator chats, digital inequality and cyber security 2022-04-21 Where does IT and technology play a role in the Canberra region and how can our local ACS community have a voice? More and more, ACS Canberra is being asked to contribute to conversations at a local and national level.

Brian Hay presents: OT Network Security Challenges in Enterprise Environments Lessons learned from the Russian debacle 2022-04-20 Cyberwarfare is no longer a mythological beast - it is here and now and indelibly inked as part of our future. As we explore some of the attacks that have occurred, we will pull apart the issue of targeting, methodology, intelligence, and of course defence. Find out more and register now for this free webinar.

ACS Queensland Digital Transformation Roadshow hits the road around the state 2022-04-20 In conjunction with our regional Chapter Network, the ACS Queensland Branch is proud to partner with NBN Co to deliver a Digital Transformation Regional Roadshow Series right around the State, showcasing local leading lights in technology, how digital transformation is reshaping regional industries such as agriculture, education, transport and tourism, and local career pathways in tech that are available.

ACS Canberra Social Hike 2022-04-13 ACS Canberra Branch Executive Committee (BEC) with ACT Walking for Pleasure would like to invite ACS members for a social hike to explore Clos Crossing Forest on Easter Sunday 2022. It will be a 7 8km hike through Clos Crossing Forest, a lovely forest behind the suburbs of Coombs and Wright.

Human Centred Business Process Improvement - Employee experience drives customer outcomes 2022-04-11 The topic of ‘customer experience’ has been researched heavily in the past few years. Emerging thinking highlights the impact of the ‘employee experience’ on customer experience outcomes. ‘The truth is your customer experience is directly reflected by your employee experience.’

Jobtrainer helps create new Blockchain tech talent 2022-04-08 The Diploma of Applied Blockchain at TAFE Queensland is now eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning any Queensland resident looking to develop new skills can do so for only $145.

See IT Be IT Campaign – connecting disadvantaged children with tech devices 2022-04-08 The ACS Queensland Branch, the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF), Substation33, P&C Queensland and Litehaus International are collaborating on the “See IT Be IT” campaign providing quality second hand laptop devices to first nations children around the State. Find out more about how your organisation can get involved by providing a quality donation of used laptops or PCs.

Insurance cover: A valuable benefit of ACS membership 2022-04-08 Did you know that, as an ACS member, you’re automatically covered by insurance for ICT contracting/consulting activities you perform as a small business outside of your PAYG job?

Dulitha’s 5 Tips to Networking Successfully 2022-03-28 Join ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee Advisor Dulitha Piyasena, as he shares his top 5 tips to network successfully.

2022 BiG Day In Brisbane IT Careers Conference 2022-03-28 Did you miss out on the fantastic ACS Qld State Tech Summit last week? The ACS Foundation in conjunction with the University of Queensland invite you to attend the 2022 BiG Day In Brisbane IT Careers Conference. When: Thursday 21 April 2022; 9.00am - 2.30pm. Where: GHD Auditorium, University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus.

Remote Experienced Data Scientist – Multiple Roles 2022-03-28 Are you an experienced Data Scientist looking for your next career opportunity? Would you like to solve challenging and exciting customer problems and be able to work from anywhere in Australia? Multiple roles available.

Complimentary invitation to business nbn™ Industry Insights & Product Update for ICT Professionals 2022-03-28 Enjoy a bite to eat and join in the conversation with nbn™ Business Group executives on nbn’s latest offerings for Enterprise Ethernet, Business Fibre Zones and Business Satellite in a casual, open conversation format. Date: Tuesday 5th April 2022 Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm Venue: Piano Lounge, Morrison Hotel, 640 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba. Register by email to Deborah Mead [email protected]

Computing and Information Systems Students Association (CISSA) Industry Panel with Richard Magaland 2022-03-28 Richard Magaland, represented ACS at the recent CISSA Industry Connect Event as part of the Industry Panel. He discussed the benefits of joining the Australia Computer Society (ACS) at an earlier stage in his ICT career and provided wise words of advice to those in attendance.

Keeping technology at the forefront of federal politics 2022-03-28 Keeping technology at the forefront of federal politics: > Technology education key to Australia's economic growth > Digital literacy essential for economies of the future > Regional Australia needs digital investment

Discussing attributes in graduate employees - ACS Canberra brings education and industry together 2022-03-28 Keeping technology at the forefront of federal politics: > Technology education key to Australia's economic growth > Digital literacy essential for economies of the future > Regional Australia needs digital investment

Apply for the 2023 Australian Government Digital Graduate Program now! 2022-03-11 Apply for the 2023 Australian Government Digital Graduate Program now! Success applicants will receive a 12-month professional membership to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) paid by APSC.

What is the value of ACS membership? 2022-03-11 Often people ask, “why should I be a member of the ACS”. It is a fair question because we all have different pressures or options for our discretionary spend. Yes, there is pressure on professional associations to stay relevant to a changing demographic profile. There are even many books that have been written about this –Race to relevance, Road to relevance, and The end of membership as we know it.

What is your personal brand? 2022-03-11 Join ACS QLD Emerging Professional Committee Chair Zac Isaac as he shares insights into his recent interview experiences and key takeaways such as personal branding.

Only a handful of places remain for the premiere tech event of 2022 – The ACS Qld State Tech Summit, Fri 25 March 2022? 2022-03-11 It’s 9 days to go until the ACS Queensland State Tech Summit. The State Tech Summit program has been especially designed for our ACS emerging professionals, with a mix of technical and professional skills topics, along with the chance to meet senior tech leaders and employers. Register today for just $75 at discounted member rates to secure your place – limited places remain.

Only a handful of places left for the premiere tech event of 2022 – The ACS Qld State Tech Summit, Fri 25 March 2022 2022-03-11 It’s 9 days to go until the ACS Queensland State Tech Summit. Register now for just $125 to attend a full-day dedicated Leaders/Professionals stream, with sessions on everything from ICT leadership, to cybersecurity, smart cities and robotics.

ACS QLD Member Job opportunities of the week 2022-03-11 ACS Member organisations are hiring. Find out more on roles available with ACS Professional Partner organisation Protech.

Career Advice from the Experts: Skye London, ACS People & Culture Business Partner, and Nadine Russell, General Manager, Enterprise and Government, Telstra. 2022-03-02 Career Advice from the Experts: Skye London, ACS People & Culture Business Partner, and Nadine Russell, General Manager, Enterprise and Government, Telstra.

The modern value chain of growth and exercising the power of networking 2022-02-24 Join ACS member Shreyas Devarajan as he shares some thoughts regarding the modern value chain of personal growth within a business and the importance of taking advantage of networking opportunities.

See IT Be IT Traineeship Program with Substation33 2022-02-24 ACS Queensland is working with Substation33 on our See IT Be IT program, including a launch of a new IT Traineeship. Can your organisation support a quality donation of second hand laptops or devices that the trainees will work on refurbishing during their traineeship, or any available job opportunities for our graduating trainees?

ACS QLD Member Job opportunities of the week 2022-02-24 ACS Member organisations are hiring. Find out more on technical roles available with ACS Professional Partner organisation - Insane Technologies - on the Gold Coast.

Needing some tech career inspiration? 2022-02-24 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions and ACS Queensland and River City Labs Preferred Recruitment Partner, recently held a "Collaborative Conversations" virtual event, exploring how to achieve a fulfilling tech career of your dreams.

Meet the ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee 2022-02-18 In February 2022, ACS Queensland kicked things off by establishing the Emerging Professionals Committee to support and encourage students, recent graduates and individuals interested in pursuing a career in Technology.

5 Minutes with Nathan Pham, ACS Victoria Technology Talent Program participant 2022-02-15 Nathan Pham, talks about himself and his tech career journey, shares his passion and experience of the fast paced tech industry, provides advice on how to keep your skills up to date, explains how the ACS Victoria Technology Talent Program supported his tech career and share his greatest advice for success.

Defence Force Recruiting Spotlight - Getting Techy with MAJ Fordham 2022-02-11 Defence Force Recruiting is proudly sponsoring and speaking at the upcoming State Tech Summit on careers in the Australian Defence Force. Get to know speaker MAJ Fordham, and gain an insight into the amazing career opportunities available for emerging tech professionals.

Have you registered for the premiere tech event of 2022 – The ACS Qld State Tech Summit, Fri 25 March 2022? 2022-02-11 The State Tech Summit program has been especially designed for our ACS emerging professionals, with a mix of technical and professional skills topics, along with the chance to meet senior tech leaders and employers. Register today for just $75 at discounted member rates to secure your place – limited places remain. Find out more!

See I.T. Be I.T. Project – Helping bridge the digital divide in Qld 2022-02-11 An exciting new project aims to bridge the digital divide for some of Queensland’s most disadvantaged young people. The See I.T. Be I.T. Project is a collaboration between a number of stake-holders including the Australian Computer Society (ACS), Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF), Substation33, P&Cs Qld and LiteHaus International. Find out more about how your organisation can get involved

Have you registered for the premiere tech event of 2022 – The ACS Qld State Tech Summit, Fri 25 March 2022 2022-02-11 Register now for just $125 to attend a full-day dedicated Leaders/Professionals stream, with sessions on everything from ICT leadership, to cybersecurity, smart cities and robotics.

ACS Member Job opportunities of the week 2022-02-11 ACS Member organisations are hiring. Find out more on technical roles available with ACS member organisations Queensland Computers (Bundaberg based) and WorkingMouse (Milton based, Software Engineer role).

Join the ACS Victoria Student Ambassador Program and demonstrate your potential 2022-02-10 Through the Student Ambassador Program, ACS Victoria connect with students, establish relationships with different educational institutions and increase brand awareness.

Update your thinking - a view of the future 2022-02-10 Governments are increasingly pressured to make timely and appropriate decisions. Multi-faceted, multi-lateral decisions are hard to achieve amidst a shifting political, social, legal, media and technology landscape. Risks such as global cyber threats, and expanding privacy regulation makes centralised decision-making difficult. The role of government is increasingly evolving to be the register-of-truth, custodian-of-laws, and facilitator-of-initiatives.

ACS Victoria Launches ACS Kids Tech Hub Holiday Program 2022-02-09 ACS Victoria is excited to be launching the ACS Kids Tech Hub, a school holiday program for kids aged 5 – 15. Designed to help kids advance their technology skills, they will discover the joy of technology all while playing with cool tech and robots.

5 minutes with Elizabeth Mulhall, the new member of the Victorian Diversity and Inclusion Committee 2022-02-01 Elizabeth Mulhall talks about her career journey, highlights her greatest achievements, explains her role at #TechDiversity, explores her recent appointment to the ACS Victoria D&I Committee and shares her future goals.

5 minutes with Siddharth Mehta, ACS Victoria D&I Committee Member 2022-02-01 Siddharth Mehta talks about his experience with ACS membership, his work as part of the ACS Victoria D&I Committee and offers Graduates his best career lesson learned.

Amazing tech leader interviews to inspire you in 2022 2022-01-31 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, ACS Queensland’s Preferred Recruitment Partner has created a mash up of her podcast, “The Spotlight Series – Don’t Just Survive, Thrive” podcast. Hear from some amazing tech leaders for new year inspiration on how to build your tech business and attract and retain the best and brightest tech minds.

Have your input on the industry skills needed for the future of IT in Qld 2022-01-31 The Australian Computer Society is excited to announce that we have successfully won the Department of Small Business Employment and Training (DESBT) tender for the Industry Skills Advisory role until 2023.

Have you registered for the premiere tech event of 2022 – The ACS Qld State Tech Summit, Fri 25 March 2022 2022-01-31 Stunning new location of Cloudland, Fortitude Valley confirmed! Register now for just $125 to attend a full-day dedicated Leaders/Professionals stream, with sessions on everything from ICT leadership, to cybersecurity, smart cities and robotics.

ACS Qld BEC Member Sharon Singh Receives Coveted Teaching Awards! 2022-01-31 ACS Queensland Branch Executive Committee Member Sharon Singh is the National Representative for Australia in IFIP TC3, and IFIP TC3’s Secretary. We are delighted and proud to announce that Sharon has received not one, but two coveted awards for her outstanding teaching!

The future technology workforce – how should it look and where should it come from? 2022-01-31 As the ACS Canberra Branch Manager, and devoted scientist, I am again starting a new year with the annual question “how can I help influence the diversity of the tech/STEM workforce in a meaningful way?”. Perhaps there is series of question that should be asked rather than the one above. What should the tech workforce look like? What different skill sets does it need across the job families? And then the kicker question…How to we achieve diversity across all job families in the tech workforce?

Bachelor of Commerce Students Seeking Business Problems For Capstone Project 2022-01-21 Bachelor of Commerce students at Curtin University, majoring in Business Information Systems (Professional) and Business Information Technology (Professional) undertake a capstone project in their final year of study. Inviting businesses in need of project assistance to nominate their project(s).

Tasmanian IT firm and ACS Preferred Professional Partner ISW share their story of implementing New Foster Care System With Heart 2022-01-18 Tasmanian IT firm and ACS Preferred Professional Partner ISW has literally been a lifeline for foster care provider Kennerley using its case management system heart 1869.

Talking crypto, cybersecurity and ACS microCredentials with Nikesh Lalchandani MACS Snr CP 2021-12-17 Technology Consultant, Author and Board Member, Nikesh Lalchandani MACS Snr CP, shares his insights on the impacts of emerging technology such as cryptocurrency on the Australian finance industry. As a recently awarded ACS microCredentials recipient, Nikesh explains why technology professionals and hiring companies should consider credentials highly in their employability metrics.

5 minutes with Erin Beel, Lead User Experience Designer at Melbourne Water & Chair, Kaleidoscope Disability advocacy network 2021-12-09 Erin Beel, Lead User Experience Designer at Melbourne Water, ACS' professional partner, talked about her experience in the digital accessibility, diversity and inclusion and how she became the winner of the State 2020 Enablers Change Maker Award.

Experienced mid-level developer sought - BUSINESSNAV 2021-12-06 BUSINESSNAV (an ACS Queensland Professional Partner) is a leading Business Advisory consultancy building a suite of Finance Management Mobile Applications. We are seeking a creative and skilled developer to join our fast-growing team. Our mission is to design and develop technology that improves the lives and performance of small/medium sized business owners while providing an exceptionally high level of service to our clients.

People are your most important asset 2021-12-06 With 2022 just around the corner, and no sign of the tech talent shortage slowing, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions and ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, reflects on how companies can retain their most important asset, their people.

ACS Queensland Chapter Wrap up 2021-12-06 ACS Queensland Regional Chapters are established in the Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Townsville. Hear from the Qld Chapter Chairs and learn how the Chapters support the remit of member engagement through quality local professional development and networking events and member outreach.

ACS South Australia Member Journey with QuQing (Frank) Ling 2021-12-03 This month we highlight a wonderful ACS SA Member Journey story. Frank attended our September Career Development Workshop and has recently secured his first Tech job in Adelaide. Frank shares with us what helps him keep his inner peace and how he managed to secure that all important first job.

Welcome Delos Delta joins us as part of the Professional Partnership Program (PPP) 2021-12-03 ACS Canberra is very pleased to welcome one of its most recent Professional Partnership Program (PPP) organisations, Delos Delta. We asked Delos Delta to introduce themselves and why they chose to partner with ACS.

A message from Rupert Grayston, ACS Chief Executive Officer 2021-11-24 On Tuesday 23 November, ACS held their Annual General Meeting followed by a Members Information Session. Read more for a wrap up of the meeting and items discussed from ACS CEO, Rupert Grayston.

Everyday tips for Cyber Safety 2021-11-24 The need for cyber security is a fact of life in today’s day and age. Cyber safety is a need that’s been underscored by the events of the past two years, highlighted by the various cyber-attacks targeting the Australian Parliament, media organisations, the aged care sector and even a food processing centre.

Join 'Back Her Brilliance' initiative by Global Sisters 2021-11-23 ACS’ professional partner, Zetaris recently supported “Back Her Brilliance" initiative, run by Global Sisters, who help woman change their financial circumstances through business.

Level 1 Support Officer Role in Milton 2021-11-19 ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, Nicola Steel from JJP Talent Solutions, is looking for an emerging professional to join an established company based in Milton. Her client is a well-known brand which is hiring a Level 1 IT Support Officer to join on a 6 month fixed term basis with the potential to move into a permanent role for the right person.

Calling all ACS Graduate Members – Exciting tech roles available in Brisbane and Bundaberg 2021-11-19 Our good friends and ACS Professional Partners BUSINESSNAV IT and Bundaberg Regional Council are inviting applications from ACS Graduate Members for some exciting new roles.

Did you miss out on a place at the sold-out ACS State Tech Summit? Join the waitlist for the new date of 25 March 2022 2021-11-19 The ACS Qld State Tech Summit was rescheduled to 25 March 2022, and we have now moved to a bigger venue Cloudland in Fortitude Valley (featuring brand new conferencing spaces), to increase our capacity! Did you miss out on a place? Join the waitlist to attend a dedicated Leaders/Professionals stream with sessions on everything from ICT leadership, to cybersecurity, smart cities and robotics. To note all existing registrations have been transferred to the new Summit date.

Helping Queensland’s Kids to SEE IT BE IT 2021-11-19 ACS Queensland is pleased to work with Substation33, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation and Queensland P&Cs on the SEE IT BE IT Project to provide donated refurbished laptops to disadvantaged young people across the Brisbane area. Can your organisation help with a donation of quality used laptops or PCs?

QuintessenceLabs Raises A$25 million to take Quantum Safe Cybersecurity Worldwide 2021-11-19 CANBERRA, Quantum cybersecurity leader raises Series B round to tap multibillion-dollar quantum safe crypto solutions and services market.

5 minutes with Dr Shisir Manandhar 2021-11-17 Dr Shisir Manandhar, Research, Innovation & Technology Manager at Health Careers International (HCI) talked about his recent work in the innovation space with robotics and aged care.

5 minutes with Matt Kellock, ACS certified professional 2021-11-16 How Matt went from a developer, to a senior dev, to a tech lead, eventually became a CTO at a start-up.

Have your say on a new Constitution for the ACS 2021-11-05 Preparations are being made to draft a replacement constitution for the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Find out more about the process and you can still have your say on the open online forum.

Virtual AGMs are very real – William Buck Australia 2021-11-05 A lasting legacy of COVID-19 has been the rise of the virtual AGM. To plan the virtual/hybrid AGM, organisers must navigate a number of additional complexities, but when done correctly, the remote meeting can be even more effective than its in-person equivalent.

Did you miss out on a place at the sold-out ACS State Tech Summit? Join the waitlist for the new date of March 25 2022 2021-11-05 Did you miss out on a place? Join the waitlist to attend a dedicated Leaders/Professionals stream with sessions on everything from ICT leadership, to cybersecurity, smart cities and robotics. To note all existing registrations have been transferred to the new Summit date.

How to best compete for tech talent 2021-11-05 Nicola Steel, Founder, JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Queensland and RCL’s Preferred Recruitment Partner provides her insights into how to best compete for great tech talent in a hot market.

Work opportunity for ACS members and welcome Capital College joins us as part of the Professional Partnership Program (PPP) 2021-11-05 ACS Canberra is very pleased to welcome one of its most recent Professional Partnership Program (PPP) organisations, Capital College.

Welcome Pega joins us as part of the Professional Partnership Program (PPP) 2021-11-05 ACS Canberra is very pleased to welcome one of its most recent Professional Partnership Program (PPP) organisations, Pega. We asked Pega to introduce themselves and why they chose to partner with ACS.

ACS launches ACSPlus to Enable ACS Members Gain New Skills Across the data Value Chain 2021-10-29 ACS members are now able to access over $1,500 (inc GST) of new benefits that will assist members to acquire related and new skills spanning the data value chain – from analytics, marketing, governance and privacy.

Distinguished Professor Willy Susilo FACS - Inventor of Cloud Computing Security Technology 2021-10-25 Willy Susilo FACS is a Distinguished Professor and Head of School at University of Wollongong. Recently, Willy was recognised as an ACS Fellow for his significant contribution to the ICT community. Find out more.

Cryptoloc launches podcast series Jamie Versus The Hack to help businesses and boards get ahead of the threats 2021-10-25 To mark Cyber Security Awareness Month, data security technology company ACS Professional Partners Cryptoloc has launched a new podcast series that puts into focus the rising threat of cyber attacks for businesses and boards. And listeners may even get a laugh from it at the same time. Jamie Versus The Hack stars Cryptoloc founder Jamie Wilson, who in each episode breaks down a recent cyber attack to help “The Hack” understand why it happened and how it can be avoided and managed. The Hack in each episode is someone who doesn’t know their ransomware from their menswear.

Are you a student looking to increase your experience, build your global networks and develop your portfolio? 2021-10-22 ACS Queensland is a proud partner of the global #BuildWithAIHack 2021 competition which will run from Friday, 29 October.

Congratulations to ACS Qld and RCL Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions – Recruitment Agency to Watch in 2022! 2021-10-22 ACS and RCL Preferred Recruitment Partner, JJP Talent Solutions, has appeared in The Australian Business Journal as one of the 20 Australian Recruitment Agencies to Watch in 2022! Find out more about Nicola’s values, and how she can make a difference to your tech organisation, or your own career in tech.

IT and Healthcare leading the 2021 resurgence of Deal Making 2021-10-22 Information Technology and Healthcare are leading the resurgence of deal making activity in 2021, accounting for a large portion of M&A transactions to date this year. Find out more and download a copy of William Buck’s M&A and Venture Capital Report 2021. William Buck is ACS Queensland’s Preferred Accounting Partner.

Have your say on a new Constitution for the ACS 2021-10-22 Preparations are being made to draft a replacement constitution for the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Find out more about the process and you can still have your say on the open online forum.

Bluerydge ramps up skills and professional development of its team members 2021-10-22 Local Australia-owned PPP organisation, Bluerydge, has experienced significant growth in response to the changing national security landscape Bluerydge partners with ACS for industry recognition of their commitment to industry excellence and development of their team members Bluerydge offers insights to the cyber challenges facing SMEs today

Take your career to new heights in as little as six months 2021-10-22 Change is inevitable. Don’t just keep up, get ahead with UC With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, regular upskilling is a crucial step in getting ahead Discover UC’s range of Technology degrees

Canberra Cyber Hub – insights from Michael Frater 2021-10-22 The Canberra based Cyber security sector is growing to tap into an estimated $147b global market share. Skill shortages are an issue, but expertise in governance, risk and project management are needed in addition to technical expertise There are opportunities for the ACS to work with the Canberra Cyber Hub to define and build the skill base of a modern cyber security professional

Interview with DDA Winner Dheeren Velu 2021-10-20

Interview on Cyber Security with an ACS Fellow and a BEC member of ACS Victoria, Professor Matt Warren 2021-10-13 ACS interviewed Professor of Cyber Security, ACS Fellow and BEC member of ACS Victoria, Matt Warren, about cyber security landscape in Australia, the top major cyber security treats and volume of cyber-attacks in the current pandemic.

You can join Australia’s cyber workforce 2021-10-08 Cyber Gap Program wants 300 recruits for the next intake in 2022. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for new recruits to enhance Australia’s sovereign cyber workforce through its ADF Cyber Gap Program. The ADF Cyber Gap Program, which is part of a $41 million Government initiative, aims to train and attract 800 cyber experts. The successful momentum of the program is largely due to the calibre of participants that have signed up for the past two intakes since its launch in 2019.

Navigating my student journey into Data Science 2021-10-07 ACS emerging professional member Zachary Isaac talks about his interesting career journey from nutrition studies to data science, his aspirations in tech, and key tips for achieving a growth mindset.

How to explain cyber risks to your leadership team 2021-10-07 Everyone in today’s business landscape understands that cybersecurity is important, but not everyone at the top of the org chart is tech-savvy. Here’s how to get your board on board with spending on cybersecurity. Hear from Jamie Wilson Cryptoloc on how to communicate cyber risks effectively to your senior management and board.

Interview with DDA Winner David Rudduck 2021-09-28

Cyber Security in Practice: Network Monitoring and Ethical Issues for Cybersecurity 2021-09-25 Are you a subject-matter expert (SME) who would like to share knowledge & experiences with a group of like-minded peers? Speaking at ACS events, you are contributing your knowledge, experience and add value to the community.

Digital Innovation for a Sustainable Future Workshop (in conjunction with the 25th IEEE International Conference) 25 October, Gold Coast 2021-09-24 Proudly sponsored by ACS Queensland, the Digital Innovation for Sustainable Future Workshop, held in conjunction with the 25th IEEE International Conference on Enterprise Computing will be held on 25 October on the Gold Coast and online.

Calling mid-career and senior developers! 2021-09-24 Are you looking for a great Brisbane-based mid-career or senior developer role? Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions & ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner is placing five developer roles that combine working from home with a Brisbane North office location.

ACS Queensland Branch Executive Committee 2021 Election - Call for Nominations 2021-09-24 Are you keen to shape the direction of the tech profession in Queensland? Don’t miss out on your opportunity to nominate for the Queensland Branch Executive Committee.

ACS Queensland, QATSIF and Substation33 See IT Be IT Campaign – Connecting First Nations children with laptops in Queensland 2021-09-21 The ACS (Australian Computer Society) Queensland Branch, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) and Substation33 are collaborating on the “See IT Be IT” campaign, with the objective to connect First Nations students around Queensland with quality second-hand laptop devices. We’ve just secured our first donation of quality second-hand laptops from Padua College. Can you help with a laptop donation that will directly help ATSI children throughout Queensland? Find out more about See IT Be IT, and how you can get behind this great local campaign to support digital inclusivity.

Why you should speak at ACS Canberra Events 2021-09-13 Are you a subject-matter expert (SME) who would like to share your knowledge & experiences with a group of like-minded peers? Speaking at ACS events gives you automatic credibility on your subject matter and helps position you as an expert in your industry. When your customers or clients see you as an expert, they are more likely to consider doing business with you. Speaking at ACS events, you are contributing your knowledge, experience and add value to the community.

Mid-year review from ACS Victoria Chair, Jo Dalvean 2021-09-13 2021 has been as tough as 2020 for Victorians. I note the challenges of managing parenting duties, overseeing primary education and also meeting the requirements of work as a virtual team member.

Demand & Impacts on Tec & Digital Skills Report Published 2021-09-13 • Highest growth and demand for tech & digital skills are in design & development • Most used tech/digital skill is programming/software development • Highest demand roles are software developers, systems software • Topline tech/digital role is business analyst Are you finding it confusing figuring out how COVID will affect your future career or why you are having difficulty in recruiting and retaining good staff?

William Buck update – Tax in a Digitised World 2021-09-10 Now more than ever it is critical for Australian tech businesses to understand the global tax environment and how this is going to impact them. William Buck (ACS Qld’s Preferred Accounting Partner) provides an update on global tax trends and developments to be aware of in a digitised world.

Nicola Steel talks to Yaniv Bernstein on building high-performance tech teams 2021-09-10 In this edition, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions & ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, talks to Yaniv Bernstein. Yaniv has experience as a Software Engineering Manager working for Google twice both in Switzerland and then Sydney, followed by a start-up called Flare HR. Until recently, he was VP Engineering, then Chief Operating Officer at Airtasker. Tune in to hear Yaniv’s advice on building thriving tech teams.

Are you a subject-matter expert (SME) who would like to share your knowledge & experiences with a group of like-minded peers? 2021-09-07 Looking for ways to increase your reach, enhance your professional reputation or try to build up those CPD hours? ACS Canberra is looking for dynamic, engaging, and knowledgeable presenters who have the following technical background and are willing to share their experiences with members at Branch events.

Meet the NSW Branch team at ACS 2021-09-01 As your local branch, the NSW team wanted to re-introduce ourselves to the ACS community, so you can put a friendly face to our team working behind the scenes during lockdown.

Special ACS Member Zenva Discount – 50% off courses 2021-08-30 Enjoyed by 160 million active players, Roblox is both a hugely popular game and creation platform, and a virtual world with a massive player base. Zenva’s newest curriculum, the Roblox Game Development Mini-Degree, is designed to teach in-demand digital skills to people of all ages. Learn more about this new course, and how to access the 50% off ACS member discount for all Zenva courses.

ACS Queensland Gold Coast Chapter update 2021-08-30 The ACS Queensland Gold Coast Chapter is one of our most active regional member chapters, holding monthly professional development and networking events to support the local ICT profession. Find out more about what’s coming up on the Gold Coast and register for some great complementary events, including the Gold Coast Business of ICT Leader’s Lunch on 2 December.

William Buck update on the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) 2021-08-30 Are you an Australian SME with turnover below $20 million? You could be eligible to apply for funding under the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG). This fund supports the development and expansion of foreign markets for Australian products. William Buck (ACS Qld’s Preferred Accounting Partner) provides an update on eligibility criteria.

ACS Queensland Gold Coast Chapter update 2021-08-30 The ACS Queensland Gold Coast Chapter is one of our most active regional member chapters, holding monthly professional development and networking events to support the local ICT profession. Find out more about what’s coming up on the Gold Coast and register for some great complementary events, including the Gold Coast Business of ICT Leader’s Lunch on 2 December.

Calling mid-level and senior Software Developers – great Brisbane roles on offer 2021-08-30 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions & ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, is recruiting six mid-level and senior full stack software development roles, combining remote and office work in a northern suburbs location in Brisbane.

Local Canberra startup company starts next step in technology commericialisation 2021-08-26 Quantum Brilliance, an Australian-German quantum technology spin out from the Australian National University, has successfully closed a $13 million seed investment.

How to level up your cyber expertise with Deepayan Chanda MACS Snr CP (Cybersecurity) 2021-08-18 Deepayan Chanda MACS Snr CP (Cybersecurity) is the Enterprise Security Architect (Cyber Defense) at NAB and Author of Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: Learn Hands-on Penetration Testing Using a Process-Driven Framework. Deepayan shares his journey becoming a Certified ACS Member and how it has helped him stand out from other ICT professionals as he transitioned his tech career to Australia.

Tips & tricks for Maintaining a successful mentoring relationship 2021-08-16 Building relationships with the people you want to communicate with is key to making communication effective. And building trust is essential to forging meaningful working relationships.

Toowoomba hosts the QSITE Conference – Let it Bloom 2021 2021-08-13 Our friends at Queensland Society for IT in Education (QSITE) are running their IT in Education Conference in Toowoomba during school holidays on 20 – 21 September.

William Buck update on new QLD Government COVID cleaning rebate 2021-08-13 Scott Lindeblad, Principal, William Buck (ACS Qld’s Preferred Accounting Partner) provides an update on the new cleaning rebate announced by Qld Government of up to 80% of costs, capped at $10,000 for SME businesses and NFP organisations who are required to undertake a 'Deep Clean' as a result of being identified as a COVID hotspot by QLD Health.

Accessing global tech talent despite the border challenges 2021-08-13 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions & ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, is hosting a free event on Thursday 26 August at 12pm AEST with Sarah Thapa, a Migration Lawyer, discussing how companies can access global tech talent despite Australia's border restrictions.

Cryptoloc scoop the RSA Conference Awards in the United States 2021-08-03 A big shout out to ACS Professional Partners Cryptoloc. Jamie Wilson and the team have recently scooped the prestigious RSA Conference Awards in the United States,* winning Next-Gen Encryption; Cutting Edge Self-protecting Data Security and Editor’s Choice Email Security and Management Awards, further cementing their place on the international cybersecurity stage.

Tips from a Senior Technology Leader - Karen Doyle MACS Snr 2021-08-03 Karen Doyle MACS Snr is a senior leader in technology with a broad portfolio of skills in areas such as strategy, software architecture, large program implementation, people/vendor management and production operations, developed through many years working in technology.

My Emerging Tech Career Journey by Apurva Khemani 2021-07-30 Read Apurva Khemani’s inspiring emerging tech career journey starting in Ajmer, India to roles with QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Queensland Health and QUT here in Brisbane, Queensland.

JOB OPPORTUNITY - GroundProbe 2021-07-30 Want to work at a fantastic Windsor-based global technology leader specialising in real-time solutions for measuring and monitoring geohazards? ACS Queensland Professional Partner GroundProbe is looking for two Senior Software Engineers to join their Brisbane-based team.

What makes tech candidates tick? 2021-07-30 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions & ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, created a poll recently to explore what would be most attractive to tech candidates during this extremely candidate short market. Read the results of this interesting survey.

Member spotlight: Dr Alex Antic, IAPA Top Analytics Leader for 2021 2021-07-17 Did you know that one of Australia’s top Analytic Leaders is a ACS Canberra Branch member? In June, the IAPA announced the 25 people at the top of analytics leadership. Dr Alex Antic, most recently from the ANU and now consultant, was named as one of these leaders. ACS Canberra sat down with Alex for a conversation to get to know him a bit better, about the data science, analytics and its future, and why he is involved with the ACS as a volunteer through the Technical Advisory Committee.

Don’t miss the ACS Qld State Tech Summit –places filling fast 2021-07-16 Have you got your ticket for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from over 30 renowned Australian ICT leaders, to network with over 100 ICT sector professionals, and earn 5 CPD points. This incredible offer is only available to ACS members at the discounted rate of $75. Should the COVID environment require a postponement, a full refund or transfer to the new Summit date will be available.

Introducing Zenva Academy – ACS Queensland’s latest Professional Partner 2021-07-16 ACS Queensland warmly welcomes to our latest ACS Professional Partner Zenva Academy, who offer courses in Game Development, Immersive Technologies (VR & AR), Python, Data Science, JavaScript and Web Development. The team at Zenva Academy is offering ACS Queensland members an exclusive 50% discount off their courses.

Tax tips for the Gig Economy 2021-07-16 Events of the last 12 months have seen many people change the way they work, with some moving into the sharing or gig economy to increase their income including renting out properties or making up for lost hours in their day job. Laura Johnstone, Director, and Eric Flammang, Business Advisor and Principal, William Buck (ACS Queensland’s Preferred Accounting Partner) take a look at tax tips for the gig economy and what you need to be aware of. You can listen to the short podcast or read the full article here.

Secure your place today at the ACS Qld State Tech Summit: Early-bird registration extended! 2021-07-16 To support members in the COVID environment and to help your professional development budget go further, early-bird registration of $125 has been extended for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August. Don’t miss the dedicated ICT Leaders/Professionals stream at the Summit, designed at advanced level. Should the COVID environment require a postponement, a full refund or transfer to the new Summit date will be available.

Calling all Software engineers – Multiple Fortitude Valley roles 2021-07-16 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions & ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner, is working with an exciting fintech based in Fortitude Valley. This growing company is building a new Brisbane team, so you would be working on greenfield projects. They are looking for several talented software engineers including principal, senior and mid-level.

Close of the first 6 months: A message from ACS NSW BEC Chair, Helen McHugh MACS (Snr) CP 2021-07-15 Helen McHugh MACS (Snr) CP is the ACS NSW Branch Executive Chair and the NSW Congressional representative on the ACS Management Committee. Helen shares a message to our ICT community as she reflects on the first 6 months in her role as NSW BEC Chair.

EOI ACS Canberra Early Career Group 2021-07-05 Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer and enhance your leadership skills? Would you like to increase your network? ACS Canberra is establishing an Early Career Group (ECG) to engage with and deliver value to our early career community

Don’t miss the ACS Qld State Tech Summit – places filling fast 2021-07-02 Have you got your ticket for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from over 30 renowned Australian ICT leaders, to network with over 100 ICT sector professionals, and earn 5 CPD points. This incredible offer is only available to ACS members at the discounted rate of $75.

QLD AI Labs and ACS Queensland Collaborates 2021-07-02 We sat down with the QLD AI Labs team recently, a volunteer organisation who are running some great corporate challenges to facilitate opportunities for business and emerging professionals to develop tangible AI skills. Find out more about their program and how you can get involved.

Collaborative Conversations with Viren Thakrar, Culture Strategist & Co-Founder of In The Game 2021-07-02 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner) caught up with Viren Thakrar, Culture Strategist & Co-Founder of In The Game. Viren discussed his "Winning 6 Strategies,” a unique approach that taps into the psychological needs that all people have, to help support workplaces in building strong, healthy cultures.

Attend the ACS Qld State Tech Summit: Early-bird registration extended! 2021-07-02 Early-bird registration has been extended for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August. Don’t miss the dedicated Leaders/Professionals stream with sessions on everything from ICT leadership, to cybersecurity, smart cities and robotics. Should the COVID environment require a postponement, a full refund or transfer to the new Summit date will be available.

Growing Queensland’s Digital Workforce – Digital Professional Workforce Action Plan 2021-07-02 The Queensland Government’s Digital Professional Workforce Action Plan 2020-2024 outlines an $8 million investment to boost the number of Queenslanders skilling and re-skilling for an expected upsurge in digital jobs. ACS had direct input into the formation of the Plan, represented by Nick Tate, Vice-President, Membership, and Chair of CICTA.

A problem shared is a problem halved 2021-06-21 Do you think this English Proverb is behind the image of Winnie the Pooh sitting with Piglett on a wooden log while discussing the challenges of life? And it is true that we need wise advice at times from those who are around us. Navigating career pathways at any stage can throw up challenges. The statistics are that we will change jobs 15 times in our career and work across seven different sectors. How can we possibly know all the answers on how to make it through this journey?

Don’t miss the ACS Qld State Tech Summit –places filling fast 2021-06-18 Have you got your ticket for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from over 30 renowned Australian ICT leaders, to network with over 100 ICT sector professionals, and earn 5 CPD points. This incredible offer is only available to ACS members at the discounted rate of $75.

ACS Gateway to Industry Schools Future Tech Expo Update 2021-06-18 The ACS ICT Gateway to Industry Schools Program recently co-hosted a ‘Future Tech Expo’ with over 60 students from Capricornia ICT GISP schools attending. Proudly co-hosted with the ACS Queensland Capricorn Chapter and CQU, read about how this innovative Expo has helped inspire regional tech professionals of the future.

Listen to the Bay FM Tech Team Building Interview 2021-06-18 What makes for the dream tech team? Listen to Bay FM’s segment with Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner), along with the TalentVine and Impact Innovation Group teams for some inspiration on tech team building strategies.

Attend the ACS Qld State Tech Summit: Early-bird registration closes 30 June 2021-06-18 Save $100 by registering before 30 June for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August. Don’t miss the dedicated Leaders/Professionals stream with sessions on everything from ICT leadership, to cybersecurity, smart cities and robotics.

ACS Downs and South West Chapter Update by Chapter Chair Rajib Rana 2021-06-18 The newly formed Downs and South West Chapter represent a vibrant community of ICT professional members in Toowoomba and surrounding areas. Hear about what the Chapter have planned for the rest of 2021, including an active face-to-face event calendar of professional development events for emerging professionals through to ICT leaders.

What’s in store for the Canberra technology workforce? 2021-06-09 This fortnight has been extremely busy, and that’s not including the long weekend. I’ve been able to chat with many members, employers and recruiters over the last few weeks at both events and one-on-one meetings. One theme that keeps coming up is the challenge of finding skilled staff. And it is no wonder!

Bachelor of Commerce Students Seeking Business Problems For Capstone Project 2021-06-08 Bachelor of Commerce students at Curtin University, majoring in Business Information Systems (Professional) and Business Information Technology (Professional) undertake a capstone project in their final year of study. Inviting businesses in need of project assistance to nominate their project(s).

Pitcher Partners response to ACS interview questions 2021-06-07 Throughout the pandemic, Pitcher Partners engaged in genuine conversations about the ongoing impacts and adapted to providing client services in a different way in an everchanging environment.

Setting your people up for success 2021-06-03 How do you best set your people up for success from day one? Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner) talks to Matt Holme from YouPay and MyWork about how Matt and General Manager, Dan Brett, defined their ‘why’ and the important roles of their team members in meeting shared goals and objectives.

Don’t miss the ACS Qld State Tech Summit: Early-bird places filling fast with early-bird registration closing 30 June 2021-06-03 Have you got your early-bird ticket for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from over 30 renowned Australian ICT leaders, to network with over 100 ICT professionals, and earn 5 CPD points. This incredible offer is only available to ACS members at the $125 early-bird rate and closes 30 June.

ACS Awarded the Industry Skills Advisor Project 2021-06-03 The Australian Computer Society has recently been awarded the Industry Skills Advisor Project by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. Read more about this exciting project to support skills priorities and growth in the Queensland tech sector.

Don’t miss the ACS Qld State Tech Summit – early bird places filling fast 2021-05-25 Have you got your Early Bird ticket for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from over 30 renowned Australian ICT leaders, to network with over 100 ICT sector leaders and professionals, to earn 5 CPD points and to see one of Queensland’s first demonstrations of Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot in action. This incredible offer is only available to ACS members at the $125 Early Bird rate.

Reflections from the Branch Manger - ACS Canberra 2021-05-24 It has been almost nine months since I have been with ACS Canberra Branch. During that time I have had the privilege of meeting a number of members, key influencers and employers throughout the Canberra area.

Don’t miss the ACS Qld State Tech Summit –places filling fast 2021-05-19 Have you got your ticket for the ACS Qld State Tech Summit on Friday 20 August? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from over 30 renowned Australian ICT leaders, to network with over 100 ICT sector leaders and professionals, to earn 5 CPD points and to see one of Queensland’s first demonstrations of Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot in action. This incredible offer is only available to ACS members at just $75.

Year-End Tax Time: the do’s and don’ts that will maximise your after-tax position 2021-05-19 Preparing for tax time can be daunting – especially as a small business owner when it adds to your already exhaustive ‘To Do’ list. Are you a busy tech company owner or consultant? Read William Buck’s handy guide on how to best prepare in order to maximise your after-tax position.

Build your skills with an ACS Victoria Masterclass 2021-05-18 ACS Victoria is committed to helping our members be the best they can be. ACS Masterclasses are a great opportunity for soft skills professional development. Masterclasses will facilitate learning with “key takeaways” that are “actionable”, whereby participants can take back learnings to their respective organisations and/or roles.

ACS Victoria members invited to attend 'Fintech Gym' 2021-05-10 As the fintech community gathers for Intersekt 2021 Department of Investment Trade UK in conjunction with Bay City Labs are hosting ‘Fintech Gym’ – a turbo charged workshop to get you and your business in “shape” for an international launch.

5 Minutes with… Keith Rietsema MACS Snr 2021-05-10 ACS Victoria were fortunate enough to speak with Keith and hear more about his exciting career, his ACS membership and the program he helped to digitalise that continues to help to people.

Australian Computer Society and the Women in Information and Communication (WIC) to collaborate in Canberra 2021-05-09 ACS Canberra Branch and the Women in Information and Communication (WIC) have formed an informal partnership in order to provide meaningful outcomes for female technology workers and STEM students.

Cultivating strategic foundations for a data-driven IT strategy, architecture, and governance, with tech leader, Dr Asif Gill MACS CP 2021-05-07 Dr Asif Gill MACS CP is an ACS Member and holds a position on the ACS Data Sharing Committee. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, with expertise in data-driven strategy, enterprise architecture and governance.

On the lookout for great Data Scientist/Analyst and Developer Candidates for Your Organisation? 2021-05-06 Is your organisation looking for great potential candidates in IT-related positions such as Data Scientist/ Analyst, Business Analyst, SW Developer, or Web Developer? Get involved in the QUTBANDS online speed networking event.

Podcast - Nicola Steel, JJP Talent Solutions interviews David Davies, Founder, AgUnity 2021-05-06 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions (and ACS Queensland’s Preferred Recruitment Partner), interviews David Davies, Founder of AgUnity. AgUnity’s global technology platform empowers thousands of organisations working toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals to connect with ‘the last mile’ farmers and communities. This customised smartphone and OS solution serves as a technological ecosystem - providing the people living and working with remote food supply chains with accessible tools to connect, establish effective lines of communication and ensure an ethical, accountable means of trade.

Did you know your ACS membership includes Umbrella Public and Professional Liability Insurance? 2021-05-06 Did you know that as an ACS member, you’re automatically covered by insurance for ICT contracting/consulting activities you perform as a small business outside of your PAYG job?

An abundance of knowledge gathers in the ACS Melbourne Innovation Hub 2021-04-27 ACS Victoria was thrilled to host the annual recognition lunch for our Fellows, Honorary Life members and 50+ years members. The lunch comprised of a presentation from Melbourne Water CTO, Geoff Purcell and gave ACS the opportunity to recognise some of our longest standing members.

ACS ICT Gateway to Industry Schools Program update: Shining a light on career pathways in tech 2021-04-27 The ACS ICT Gateway to Industry Schools Program (ICT GISP) shines a spotlight on career pathways in technology. It has been a busy couple of months for the GISP, with the roll out of events around the State. Read more about the latest program activities and how you can get involved. Read more

A day in the life of a Transformation and Automation leader with Terence Lim MACS CP 2021-04-26 A Digital Strategy, Transformation and Automation leader, Terence Lim MACS CP was announced as the Honorary Treasurer for the NSW Branch Executive Committee. He is currently the Intelligent Automation Manager at Optus.

On the lookout for a new Business Analyst role? 2021-04-24 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions (and ACS Queensland’s Preferred Recruitment Partner), is looking for a junior to mid-level Business Analyst for an established and well-regarded company based in the Northern Suburbs of Brisbane. Find out more

Airbnb – Tax implications of renting out your property 2021-04-24 In this edition, ACS Queensland Preferred Accounting Partners explore the major tax implications of renting out your property as an Airbnb. To learn more about property investing, you can register as complimentary for Preferred Accounting Partner William Buck’s Queensland’s Wealth Management Seminar tomorrow Thurs 29 April, 5:30pm at River City Labs. Read more

Have your say in shaping the ANU’s new Data Engineering postgraduate courses 2021-04-22 If you are in a software engineering role, or another role that includes regularly undertaking data analysis & have some practical programming interest or experience - and you have a strong interest in growing your skills in data engineering through postgraduate study - the ANU wants to hear from you!

5 Minute with… your local Branch Executive Committee member - Sarah-Louise MacDonald AACS 2021-04-22 Sarah-Louise provides insights into what interests her about the tech industry and how she keeps her skills up-to-date, and why she wanted to be part of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Canberra Branch Executive Committee.

5 Minutes with… Frank Whitlock MACS Snr 2021-04-21 ACS Victoria were fortunate enough to have a talk with Frank and hear more about his exciting career, his ACS membership and how he came to rub shoulders with two of the world’s biggest stars.

The Spotlight Series – Don’t Just Survive, Thrive – Robotics, AI and Trust with Rosie Attwell 2021-04-08 Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions (and ACS Queensland’s Preferred Recruitment Partner), talks to Rosie Attwell in her podcast “The Spotlight Series – Don’t Just Survive, Thrive.” Until recently, Rosie was Artificial Intelligence Delivery Lead at CUA, and one of her many achievements was the development of the Robotics and AI Ethical Practice Policy at CUA. Listen here.

Intellectual Property Ownership Part 1 – Company structuring, and Licensing of IP 2021-04-08 Your intellectual property (IP) assets are not only valuable but they can also assist in securing investment, establishing new revenue streams, and minimising tax. Jacob Bartels from ACS Preferred Legal Partner Active Law steps through how you can unlock your IP assets through an IP holding company and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of structure. Read more.

How to structure the purchase of investment property 2021-04-08 With investment properties being ‘hot property,’ it is always good to know that you have structured the purchase of the property correctly before you sign the contract to avoid costly changes down the track. To learn more about property and share investing, register as complimentary for Preferred Accounting Partner William Buck’s Queensland’s Wealth Management Seminar on 29 April, 5:30pm at River City Labs or contact Scott Lindeblad of William Buck QLD to ensure you make the right decisions before you buy. Read about the key areas to consider when structuring the purchase of your property. Read more

Tips from a Software Architect - Jerome McTeigue from True Software 2021-03-30 Jerome McTeigue MACS CT MSc (Software) is an IT Consultant & Principle for True Software, consulting in Software Architecture and Engineering. Are you undertaking a new project but not sure where to start? Jerome takes you through the initial steps of the research and design decision processes to guide you through your project. Also, discover Jerome’s top tips on programming language and project management methodologies.

5 Minutes with… John Parrent MACS Snr 2021-03-29 ACS Victoria were fortunate enough to have a talk with john and hear more about his exciting career, his ACS membership and some advice he gives to the next generation of tech professional.

Will you consider sharing your subject matter expertise with others? 2021-03-29 A big shout out and thanks to Jason Bushby MACS CP, Senior Mainframe Developer from ATO and Sarah-Louise MacDonald AACS, Principal Business Architect, Pegasystems and member of ACS Canberra Branch Executive Committee for delivering informative and engaging presentations to make a successful event. Your contributions are very much appreciated.

Save the date for the BiG Day In, Sunshine Coast, 12 May 2021 2021-03-25 Save the date for the BiG Day In, Sunshine Coast on 12 May 2021. Join the ACS Foundation to hear leading speakers from a wide variety of organisations including Microsoft, Technology One, Defence Force Recruiting, Services Australia on how students can get involved in shaping the future. Read more.

William Buck on Gearing up for Growth in the Tech Industry 2021-03-24 The Queensland Office of State Revenue has helped remove one of the main hurdles to restructuring your business for growth and when combining the transfer duty exemption with the available tax concessions, it is a powerful combination for any business looking to align their structure with their business model. Read more about getting the fundamentals right for your Tech SME, and how you can take advantage of these changes. Find out more.

Kelvin Grove State College – call out for ICT industry volunteers for Health Hackathon 2021-03-24 Are you interested in mentoring technology students to solve real world healthcare problems? ACS Professional Partners Kelvin Grove State College are looking for IT professionals (designers/developers) to give feedback to Year 11 Digital Solutions students from Kelvin Grove State College. Find out more about how you can get involved.

ACS Queensland and River City Labs Diversity & Inclusion Showcase -Wrap up and Video 2021-03-24 ACS Queensland and River City Labs hosted a Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Showcase on March 8. Missed the event? Panellist Nicola Steel of JJP Talent Solutions provides the key highlights and you can watch the event video.

Diversity is more than the right thing to do 2021-03-18 Organisations need to move beyond seeing diversity as doing the right thing, to understanding the tangible ways it can unlock hidden value to drive better outcomes for their business. In order to achieve this, there needs to be a focus on cognitive diversity.

ACS Diversity & Inclusion: The time is ripe for increasing diversity in the ICT sector 2021-03-15 Last week Canberra Branch held its annual Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast celebrating International Women’s Day. The theme for the discussion was Leadership equality during and post disruption.

Corporate Veil does not shield Directors for breaches of the Fair Work Act 2021-03-10 Calling all ICT Company Directors. Did you know that the Corporate Veil does not shield Directors for breaches of the Fair Work Act? Michelle Cowan of Active Law (ACS Queensland’s Preferred Legal Partner) steps through the latest case update in relation to an IT services business, currently before the Courts.

Tax Timing Considerations for Cashflow for a New Business Venture 2021-03-10 Starting out your new tech SME venture, and need to get across the ins and outs of paying income tax on behalf of your staff? Check out your obligations with Laura Johnstone of William Buck, ACS Queensland’s Preferred Accounting Partner.

Building High Performance Tech Teams Panel Wrap up and Video 2021-03-10 ACS Queensland and Nicola Steel of JJP Talent Solutions, our Preferred Recruitment Partner hosted an insightful panel on tips and techniques to foster high performance teams. Missed the event? Read about the key highlights and watch the video.

Raymond Frangie MACS Snr CP - Insights from a Cyber Security Expert 2021-03-10 Raymond Frangie MACS Snr CP is an Academic Lecturer, Tutor & Deputy Unit Coordinator - Cyber Security at Western Sydney University. Raymond shares valuable tips on ensuring your business is safe from cyber threats.

Women in Tech: Insights from a Digital Business Analyst with Dilian Gonzalez AACS 2021-03-08 Celebrating Women in Tech: Dilian Gonzalez AACS is a Digital Business Analyst and a UX Designer at the Engineering and Excellence Group, in the R&D and innovation department of Laing O’Rourke. She joined ACS as a Professional Year Student member and considers an ICT career to be full of potential and possibilities.

Women in Tech: From programming Australia’s first supercomputer to Emeritus Professor, meet ACS Fellow, Jenny Edwards FACS CP 2021-03-08 Celebrating Women in Tech: Emeritus Professor Jenny Edwards FACS CP is an ACS Fellow. Jenny has followed her passion in technology, working with her first computer, a Silliac, to working as a Research Fellow in the IBN research labs in the USA.

Congratulations Richard Baecher FACS CP - Appointment as Honorary Life Member 2021-03-02 Richard Baecher has made an outstanding contribution to the ACS through his active participation in the affairs of the Society at both its national and branch levels.

Do you know what could make your workplace more inclusive? 2021-03-01 Neurodiversity in the ICT workplace – Imagine living your formative years looking at the world around you, trying to navigate your teens and early adulthood, and just not fitting in anywhere no matter what you did or said. That was what it was like for our ACS International Women’s Day Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast panelist, Ashlea McKay.

Meet Dr Richard Hemsworth MACS Snr, your NSW branch executive leader 2021-02-26 Dr Richard Hemsworth MACS Snr is a program director specialising in PMO project governance (certified in PRINCE2, Agile, and PMP) and with extensive understanding of regulated governance environments.

Women in Tech: Lucy Lin AACS - strategic growth advisor, supporting entrepreneurs and scaling businesses and your local ACS Branch Executive leader 2021-02-23 Celebrating Women in Tech: Lucy Lin holds a position on the NSW Branch Executive Committee and is the Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Forestlyn. She is passionate about emerging technologies in the AI, blockchain, smart cities and the data space and supporting diversity in tech.

Women in Tech: Helen McHugh MACS (Snr) CP - Ambassador to ICT industry championing causes and your local ACS Branch Executive leader 2021-02-23 Celebrating Women in Tech: Helen McHugh MACS (Snr) CP is currently the ACS NSW Branch Executive Chair and the NSW Congressional representative on the ACS Management Committee. Helen’s career has contributed to the success of policy strategies in Federal Government Service Delivery Objectives in senior roles advising corporate leaders.

JJP Talent Solutions Podcast featuring Dave West on the Future of Energy 2021-02-23 ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner and Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, Nicola Steel hosts The Spotlight Series – “Don't Just Survive, Thrive!" In this episode, Nicola speaks to Dave West. Dave was Lead Data Scientist at Origin Energy. In November, he founded a tech startup called BatNav, showcasing Dave’s passion for the future of energy, along with his experience in Materials Engineering, Machine Learning and AI.

Active Law on Performance Management at Work 2021-02-23 Performance management in the workplace is often dreaded by employees and employers alike. Michelle Cowan, Senior Associate, Active Law (ACS Queensland's Preferred Legal Partner) talks about when is it required, and the importance of doing it right.

Becoming an ACS Fellow 2021-02-23 Becoming an ACS Fellow is one of the highest honours that ACS bestows. Find out more about your eligibility and how you can apply.

Government-subsidised courses at Monash University 2021-02-16 Monash University, the Faculty of Information Technology, is offering 300 Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) across a range of graduate certificates in the key ICT areas Artificial Intelligence, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science Cybersecurity.

Tips & tricks for Maintaining a successful mentoring relationship 2021-02-12 Building relationships with the people you want to communicate with is key to making communication effective. And building trust is essential to forging meaningful working relationships.

5 Minute with… Gavin Fairlamb MACS Snr 2021-02-12 Gavin provides insights on what interests him about the tech industry, how he keeps his skills up-to-date and how ACS Membership has benefitted him.

ACS Diversity & Inclusion: Leadership equality during and beyond disruption 2021-02-12 Join Canberran diversity and inclusion leaders in a panel discussion on how the ICT sector can benefit from even greater attraction and advancement of women in the sector and tips on how not miss out of 50% of the talent pool.

William Buck, Preferred Accounting Partner for ACS Queensland step through your tax obligations for cryptocurrency 2021-02-10 ACS Queensland’s Preferred Accounting Partner consider the new reality of cryptocurrency, and what obligations you have around reporting and tax.

5 Minutes with … Jason Hardie AACS, Co-Founder & CEO at Digital Village 2021-02-10 Jason Hardie shares with us his entrepreneurial journey and experience in the tech sector. Digital Village is a network of digital specialists. They help build teams, products and solve business technology problems.

ACS Fellows Scheme - Acknowledging Those Advancing Our Industry 2021-02-08 To be awarded an ACS Fellow is one of the highest honours that ACS bestows. Read more about how you or a colleague can apply.

ACS Queensland Gateway to Industry Schools Program Update and Call for Industry Partners 2021-02-05 Find out more about the ACS Gateway to Industry Schools Program, that shines a light on career opportunities within ICT.

ACS Queensland Preferred Accounting Partner William Buck on the importance of internal controls for your tech SME 2021-02-02 Muhammad Ayoob, Senior Manager, William Buck takes a look at internal controls and why they matter in your SME.

Bhoomi Lalani AACS, Senior Strategy Manager at Harrison.ai, discusses addressing better health outcomes with tech 2021-02-02 Bhoomi Lalani AACS is a passionate strategy and management professional. She holds an MHA from Johns Hopkins University and MBA in pharmaceutical technology management.

The value of an Organisational Platform 2021-02-01 Realising-Potential an Australia based company and partner of the ACS talks about how organisational platforms can help companies regardless of size or industry to react, respond, adapt and be self-aware.

Bachelor of Commerce Students Seeking Business Problems For Capstone Project 2021-02-01 Bachelor of Commerce students at Curtin University, majoring in Business Information Systems (Professional) and Business Information Technology (Professional) undertake a capstone project in their final year of study. Inviting businesses in need of project assistance to nominate their project(s).

ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner JJP Talent Solutions launches ICT recruitment scorecard 2021-01-28 Nicola Steel, Founder, JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner), has released an IT hiring scorecard, to assess how your current IT recruitment strategies are working. JJP Talent Solutions is also offering a reduced, flat recruitment fee for ACS members for the month of February.

Active Law, ACS Queensland Preferred Legal Partner on the incoming Director Identification Number (DIN) scheme 2021-01-28 Michelle Cowan, Senior Associate at Active Law (ACS Queensland's Preferred Legal Partner) explores the new Federal Government Director Identification Number scheme, and what it means for you as a Company Director.

Computer vision in sight to revolutionise: Hear from James Kwong, Head of Product, Unleash Live. 2021-01-15 What if a camera, combined with computer vision technology gave you actionable data in real-time? Learn from subject matter expert, James Kwong, Head of Product at Unleash Live, about this technology and the entrepreneurship journey.

Welcome message from the Chair of the NSW BEC, Helen McHugh MACS (Snr) CP 2021-01-15 Helen McHugh MACS (Snr) CP, Chair, VSW BEC writes to our members to understand how we can be of help and assistance in 2021.

5 Minutes With... Rashi Jain, ACS Professional Year Member 2020-11-25 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Professional Year Member Rashi Jain. Rashi shares with us her career aspirations, tips to keep skills updated and the impact ACS membership has had in her career.

Get to Know Your SA BEC - Ewan Mark 2020-11-23 This week we profile Ewan Mark, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS SA BEC’ series.

Tasmanian IT firm and ACS Preferred Professional Partner ISW share their story of implementing New Foster Care System With Heart 2020-11-23 Tasmanian IT firm and ACS Preferred Professional Partner ISW has literally been a lifeline for foster care provider Kennerley using its case management system heart 1869.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on Managing Contract Risks 2020-11-23 Read about what constitutes a legal contract, the risks and best practises and why businesses should avoid getting into verbal agreements during COVID-19.

Gold Coast Based Gilmore Space Technologies Announce Defense Partnership 2020-11-23 Learn about their planned expansion, benefits for the local economy and opportunities for the tech sector.

International Student Crisis Assistance Package - Queensland Government and Study Queensland Luhrmann Appeal 2020-11-23 Read about the Queensland International Student Crisis Assistance Package announced by State Government of Queensland to help international students impacted by COVID-19.

5 Minutes With... Adam Goodes, CEO, Find A Job 2020-11-23 Adam Goodes, CEO, Find A Job and ACS Certified Professional Member of over 20 years shares his experience and advises other tech professionals to 'put in the work and learn the ropes from the ground up…success will come to you'.

5 Minutes With... Manjot Kaur, Computer Networking Graduate and ACS Member 2020-11-23 In this story we're profiling Manjot Kaur, an outstanding tech graduate from Melbourne Institute of technology. Read to find out more about her, her experience and how she utilised her ACS membership in her career journey.

5 Minutes With... Gregg Boalch, Director at Falls Valley Group Pty Ltd and ACS Fellow 2020-11-23 In this interview Gregg Boalch shares his experience as a tech leader and business owner, his inspiration, challenges in the tech sector and insights on how we can resolve them.

Insurance cover: A valuable benefit of ACS membership 2020-11-23 Read more to find out about the insurance coverage ACS members get for ICT contracting/consulting activities performed as a small business outside of your PAYG job.

Academy IT : Helping Students Begin Their IT Career Journey 2020-11-23 Academy IT, ACS Professional Partner Program Members recently delivered an IT Pre-Traineeship to a number of unemployed persons and have successfully helped 4 students getting employment. They are seeking any interest from employers that may be willing to employ a trainee under a Traineeship.

ACS NT Branch Welcomes City of Darwin As as Professional Partners 2020-11-23 Read more about City of Darwin's recently launched myDarwin program, a digital discount initiative incentivising Darwin consumers to spend across the municipality.

Bachelor of Commerce Students Seeking Business Problems For Capstone Project 2020-11-23 Bachelor of Commerce students at Curtin University, majoring in Business Information Systems and Business Information Technology undertake a capstone project in their final year of study. Inviting businesses in need of project assistance to nominate their project(s).

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on Returning to the Workplace Post COVID-19: Navigating the Legal Issues 2020-11-23 Hear from Michelle Cowan, Senior Associate, Active Law, about the legal issues around returning to work post-COVID and key considerations for employees and employers.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch on End of Financial Year Tax Planning Tips 2020-11-23 Scott Lindeblad from ACS Qld Preferred Accounting Partner William Buck highlights the top tax planning tips for individuals and businesses to ensure you can legitimately minimise your tax.

TAFE Queensland, ACS Professional Partner for Queensland on Free tech courses through TAFE Queensland 2020-11-23 Read to find out about a range of free education and training to support individuals, and small, medium and large businesses offered by TAFE Queensland in conjunction with the Queensland Government.

Nicola Steel, JJP Talent Solutions on Winning interview tips for your dream ICT role 2020-11-23 Want some ideas on how to prepare well for the tech role interview of your dreams? Read winning tips in this article.

How Steven Pereira, Branch Executive Committee Member, ACS Victoria is Finding His Way Through COVID-19 2020-11-23 In this interview, Steven shares with us how COVId-19 has impacted his work, the newer challenges and how he has overcome them. Also read to find out his advice to the young professionals.

How Ghislaine Entwisle, BEC Member, ACS Victoria is Finding Her Way Through COVID-19 2020-11-23 In this short intreview, Ghislaine shares with us how she and her team worked through COVId-19 and what they do to stay motivated and connected.

How Craig Horne, Immediate Past Chair, ACS Victoria is Finding His Way Through COVID-19 2020-11-23 Read to find out the changes Craig Horne made to his work life to adapt to COVID-19 challenges, his advice to the next generation about becoming financially independent and bridging skills gap for career development.

5 Minutes With... Lakmal Tharanga, Information Technology Graduate and ACS Member 2020-11-23 In this story we're profiling Lakmal Tharanga, an outstanding Information Technology graduate from Charles Sturt University. Read to find out more about him and his recommendations to fellow students about working having a career in IT.

5 Minutes With... Alex Moss - CEO Canaria Technologies 2020-11-23 Alex Moss is CEO and founder of Canaria Technologies - a Brisbane based tech startup success story. Alex and Canaria are ACS Preferred Professional Partner members and gained several major new clients after appearing on ACS' River Pitch TV series.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch on Everything Startups Need to Know About the Job Keeper Alternative Test 2020-11-23 Read more on alternative COVID-19 assistance available for entities with irregular incomes, such as startups.

Dr Nick Tate, Vice President, Membership Boards, ACS Management Committee and Chair of CICTA on Tech professionals advocacy update -The role of ACS Queensland on the Council of ICT Associations (CICTA) 2020-11-23 Hear from Dr Tate on ACS Queensland’s work via CICTA, and the latest advocacy underway to support you as an ACS Queensland member.

Sean Croon, IT Career Coach, CV Writer and LinkedIn Expert on How To Create A Standout LinkedIn Profile 2020-11-23 As a tech professional, now more than ever it’s an important time to put your best LinkedIn profile forward. Hear from Sean Croon, IT Career Coach, CV Writer and LinkedIn Expert on how to optimise your profile.

Hackathon Entry Delivers Results 2020-11-23 Team #personalfaceofscience announced the launch of their website that resulted from the #flattenthecurvehack Hackathon.

Get to Know Your SA BEC - Anastasia Kuusk 2020-11-23 This week we profile Anastasia Kuusk, FACS, SA Branch Honorary Secretary, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS SA BEC’ series.

Ming Johanson, WA BEC Member on The Silent Stigma of Mental Health in the Tech Industry 2020-11-23 Many of our colleagues in the digital and tech space have felt more isolated than ever with many of us cut off from our communities and industry events that keep us mentally tethered to others and away from our technology.

ACS Launches New Learning Accelerator 2020-11-23 Members get access to new courses, prescribed learning journeys for current and future roles, vendor certification practise tests, certifications on completion and assessment of courses and recommendation for continual learning and skills development.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on The Benefits of Professional Advice 2020-11-23 Read about the benefits of good legal advice for your tech business, and Active Law's upcoming employment law webinar for tech professionals, free for ACS members.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch Launch Digital Economy Hub 2020-11-23 ACS Queensland’s Preferred Accounting Partner’s have launched their new Digital Economy Hub. Learn about their free resources, videos and articles on offer.

Substation 33, a social enterprise of YFS, is looking for 'Investing in People' 2020-11-23 Substation 33 is a great example of the circular economy working to support the community in Logan. Read more about how you can get involved, through work experience or donating your used tech.

ACS Career Platform - What's In It For You As A Student Member 2020-11-23 The ACS Career Platform is a tangible student member benefit, demonstrating how ACS membership can pave the way for your emerging career in tech.

Jon Lim, Data Centre Executive and Technical Advisor for ACS Professional Partner, Wolfe IT Systems Information on A new type of Currency in Value Exchange 2020-11-23

Dr Vivienne Conway FACS CP, Director, Web Key IT Pty Ltd on Digital Accessibility, Perceptions, Expectations and Reality 2020-11-23

Get to Know Your SA BEC - Jo Stewart Rattray 2020-11-23 This week we profile Jo Stewart Rattray, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS SA BEC’ series.

5 Minutes With... Dr James Kang, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University 2020-11-23 Dr James Kang has successfully undergone the ACS Professional Certification Program. He shares his experience and how the certificate has added value to his career.

5 Minutes With... Asfiya Memon, Professional Year Student 2020-11-23 Asfiya Memom is Professional Year Student from Performance Education. She shares her inspiration, experience for working in technology and also how ACS membership has helped her in her career journey.

5 Minutes With... Matt Lama, Tech Professional and ACS Member 2020-11-23 Matt Lama is a tech professional who moved from London to Australia. He shares his experience of undergoing skills assessment and certification with ACS.

5 Minutes With... Johnny Serrano MACS Snr, Global Head of IT, Groundprobe 2020-11-23 Johnny Serrano MACS Snr, Global Head of IT, Groundprobe and ACS Professional Partner Program Member of 10 years shares his experience and inspires members to “challenge the status quo” and “never stop learning”.

Congratulations to Our Latest Certified Members 2020-11-23 ACS New South Wales congratulates all it members who have successfully been recognised as ACS Certified Professionals.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on 'Forget Me Not Terms' and Managing Contract Risks 2020-11-23 Hear from Phillipa Hooper, Senior Associate, Active Law, about key contractual terms to be mindful of and how to ensure you meet obligations.

ACS QLD Branch on ACS Fellows Scheme 2020-11-23 Becoming recognised by ACS as a Fellow is an opportunity for us and the wider community to celebrate the leaders, pioneers and revolutionaries who have propelled the ICT industry forward.

Empower the Next Wave of ICT Professionals by Joining the ACS ICT Gateway to Industry Schools Program 2020-11-23 Learn more about the ACS ICT Gateway to Industry Schools Program and how you can connect with local schools across Queensland.

River City Labs Invite You to Join the Activate Program Founders Journey 2020-11-23 Join the free RCL Activate Program Demo and Pitch event, and hear the ‘why’ from an impressive line-up of startup founders.

Minister Ferguson on His Commitment to be a Patron of the ACS Tasmania Branch 2020-11-23 ACS Tasmania would like to recognise and thank Minister Ferguson for his ongoing support and re-confirmation of his role as Patron of the Tasmanian Branch.

ACS Western Australia Branch on ACS Fellows Scheme - Acknowledging Those Advancing Our Industry 2020-11-23 To be awarded an ACS Fellow is one of the highest honours that ACS bestows. Read more about how you or a colleague can apply.

Student Profile: Winners of the ECU Cyber Security Scholarship Awards 2020-11-23 We put a spotlight on two ACS Student members awarded an ECU Cyber Security Scholarship. Read more about these students and why they chose a career in Cyber Security.

5 Minutes With... Yash Doshi, ACS Victoria Student Ambassador 2020-11-23 Yash Doshi is a Master of Information Technology Student at the Swinburne University of Technology and ACS Student Ambassador. Read more to find his interest, how he keeps his skills updates and what he does to stand out.

5 Minutes With... Hannah Vu, Professional Year Student and ACS Student Member 2020-11-23 Hannah is a Software Engineering graduate from the University of Canberra and an ACS Professional Year Student. She shares with us her journey in tech, what she enjoys most while working in tech and tips to make the most out of ACS membership.

ACS Member and Professional Year Student Derani Dissanayake on Human-Computer Interaction and Ethics 2020-11-23 ACS Education had a virtual chat with PY student Derani Dissanayake, who has completed an academic research on the topic of digital legacies. In this interview, she discusses more about ethical use of technologies among elderly population and her interest in supporting it.

5 Minutes With... ACS SA Student Member Dinuk Nanayakkara 2020-11-23 This week we interviewed Dinuk Nayankara, a Master of Information Technology Student at the University of South Australia and ACS Student Member. Dinuk shares with us his journey, inspiration and how ACS membership is helping him in his career.

Introducing ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner – JJP Talent Solutions 2020-11-23 Introducing Nicola Steel, from our new Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions outlining the specialised tech recruitment services JJP provide to candidates and employers, along with the ACS Queensland member benefits and discounts on offer.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch on Cash Flow Forecasting in a COVID-19 World 2020-11-23 Scott Lindeblad from ACS Qld Preferred Accounting Partner William Buck provides his top tips around cash flow forecasting for your tech SME.

Introducing ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner – JJP Talent Solutions 2020-11-23 In this article, Nicola Steel, from our new Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions talks about specialist tech recruitment services JJP provide to tech students, with special offers for ACS members

5 Minutes With... Tony Nudd, Robotic Process Automation Imaginator at UiPath ANZ and ACS Member 2020-11-23 In this interview Tony shares his insights and opinions on AI and trust, and his recommendations on what resources you should take advantage of as a tech professionals.

Get to Know Your Canberra BEC - Kevin Landale 2020-11-23 This week we profile Kevin Landale, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS Canberra BEC’ series.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch on Jobkeeper 2.0 - What Does it Mean for Your Business 2020-11-23 Read more to find a summary of the recently announced JobKeeper 2.0 provisions and what it means for your tech organisation.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on What's the Big Deal About Privacy 2020-11-23 Hear from Michelle Cowan, Senior Associate, Active Law on the essentials of privacy for your tech organisation.

QCN Fibre – Increasing Connectivity for Regional Queensland 2020-11-23 Holly Bretherton, State Manager, ACS Queensland sat down with Derek Merdith, CEO, QCN Fibre, to talk about the plan for increasing connectivity in Queensland. Read the full interview here.

ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner JJP Talent Solutions on Getting Your Resume and Cover Letter to the Top of the Tech Recruitment Shortlist 2020-11-23 In this article, Nicola Steel, from our Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions provides her insight into resumes and cover letters that make it to the top of the tech recruiting shortlist.

5 Minutes With... Ankita Sareen, ACS Graduate Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with ACS Graduate Member Ankita Sareen to talk about her career trajectory, things she wishes she’d have known starting out and how ACS has benefited her emerging career journey.

ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner JJP Talent Solutions on Getting Your Resume and Cover Letter to the Top of the Tech Recruitment Shortlist 2020-11-23 In this article, Nicola Steel, from our Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions provides tech students insight into resumes and cover letters that make it to the top of the tech recruiting shortlist.

ACS Professional Partner Program Member talks about Monash University Using AI For Good 2020-11-23 In this article, Monash University talks about how its becoming a world leaders in AI for social good.

5 Minutes With... Dr Kirsten Wahlstrom MACS CP 2020-11-23 This week we've interviewed Dr Kirsten Wahlstrom, Teaching and Research Academic at UniSA and an ACS member since April 2015.

5 Minutes With... Daniel Dovico MACS CP, Director, Computer Services & Technologies Pty Ltd 2020-11-23 Read this interview with Daniel Dovico MACS CP, Director, Computer Services & Technologies Pty Ltd to find out more about his career journey.

5 Minutes With... Nitesh Mehta, Professional Year Student and ACS Student Member 2020-11-23 Nitesh, an ICT Analyst in Australian National Line, shares with us his journey in tech and advises anyone looking for a career in tech to stay updated with latest technologies by reading news and articles by sources like ACS, undergo latest ICT certifications and attending professional events.

Career Spotlight - Kshira Saagar, Group Director of Data Science and Analytics, Global Fashion Group (The Iconic) 2020-11-23 Nicola Steel, Founder, JJP Talent Solutions (our Preferred Recruitment Partner) profiles the career journey of Kshira Saagar, Group Director of Data Science and Analytics at Global Fashion Group, the parent company of The Iconic. Read on to get professional tips and guidance for career progression in Data Science.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on 'Lets Get Topical: Limiting or Excluding Liability and Managing Contract Risks' 2020-11-23 Hear from Phillipa Hooper, Senior Associate, Active Law on how to mitigate risks in contracts

5 Minutes With... Apurva Khemani, ACS Graduate Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with ACS Graduate Member Apurva Khemani to talk about her career journey so far working with Queensland Health, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.

Career Spotlight - Kshira Saagar, Group Director of Data Science and Analytics, Global Fashion Group (The Iconic) 2020-11-23 Nicola Steel, Founder, JJP Talent Solutions (our Preferred Recruitment Partner) profiles the career journey of Kshira Saagar, Group Director of Data Science and Analytics at Global Fashion Group, the parent company of The Iconic where students can get valuable tips for starting a career in Data Science.

ACS Member Sheavy on ACS Learning Accelerator on Demand 2020-11-23 ACS Member Sheavy talks about how the ACS Learning Accelerator on Demand has enhanced her professional development and further enhanced her ICT knowledge.

Get to Know Your Canberra BEC - Manik Mahajan 2020-11-23 This week we profile Manik Mahajan, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS Canberra BEC’ series.

Mike Driver, Chair, ACS Queensland BEC on Reconstitution of ACS QLD BEC 2020-11-23 Hear from Mike Driver, Chair, ACS Queensland BEC on the reconstitution of BEC and key priorities ahead.

5 Minutes With... Gail Bray, Director, Wyndham Tech School, Innovation and Technology 2020-11-23 In this interview with Gail, we spent some time to find out what keeps her interest in tech ticking, and the achievements and challenges that herself and the team have encountered recently.

Get to Know Your NSW BEC - Klaus Mathias Gaertner 2020-11-23 This week we profile Klaus Mathias Gaertner,Vice Chair of the NSW Branch Executive Committee in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS NSW BEC’ series.

Get to Know Your NSW BEC - Nikesh Lalchandani 2020-11-23 This week we profile Nikesh Lalchandani MACS CP , Chair of the NSW Branch Executive Committee in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS NSW BEC’ series.

Congratulations to Wayne Fitzsimmons FACS on his ACS Fellowship 2020-11-23 ACS Victoria extends heartiest congratulations to Mr Wayne Fitzsimmons on his recent ACS Fellowship. Read this interview with him to find out how he began his career in ICT, an overview of the many years he has dedicated to the profession, and what becoming an ACS Fellow means to him.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on 'Top ten tips for protecting IP in Tech SMEs' 2020-11-23 Phillipa Hooper, Senior Associate, Active Law discusses her top 10 tips for intellectual property protection in tech firms.

ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner JJP Talent Solutions on Strategies for Remote Tech Team Leadership 2020-11-23 In this article, Nicola Steel, from our Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions talks remote tech team leadership with Ben Stovold, Lead Engineer, Thoughtful Pixel.

5 Minutes With... Jamie Wilson and Melissa Crossman from team Cryptoloc 2020-11-23 Holly Bretherton, State Manager, ACS Queensland met with Executive Chairman and Founder Jamie Wilson and CEO Melissa Crossman to discuss their amazing 10-year journey and what’s next for team Cryptoloc.

Chris Jeffery, Cyber Guru on My Tech Career in Review 2020-11-23 In this interview, Chris Jeffrey, Chief Guru, Cyber Guru charts his impressive career journey in tech, starting out CyberGuru as a hobby in 1997.

ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner JJP Talent Solutions on Strategies for Remote Tech Team Leadership 2020-11-23 In this article, Nicola Steel, from our Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions talks remote tech team leadership with Ben Stovold, Lead Engineer, Thoughtful Pixel.

ACS Members Grandshake are Hiring! 2020-11-23 Our good friends and ACS Members Grandshake have two amazing digital marketing opportunities available. Find out more about these exciting roles.

5 Minutes With... Jorel Basangan, ACS Student Member and Ambassador 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Student Member Jorel Basangan to talk about his career aspirations and what he's doing to stay on top of rapidly changing tech.

Call for ACS Student Member Volunteers to act as 'Project Judges' for the First Lego League Competition 2020-11-23 Pulteney Grammar School is hosting the First LEGO League regional competition at Pulteney on Sunday 8thNovember and is looking for volunteers to act as ‘Project Judges’

Get to Know Your Canberra BEC - Grant Hopcroft 2020-11-23 This week we profile Grant Hopcroft, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS Canberra BEC’ series.

5 Minutes With... Madushi Jayasundara, ACS Professional Year Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Professional Year Member Madushi Jayasundara, where she opens up about her inspiration, tech mentor and tips to keep tech skills updated.

5 Minutes With... Beau Tydd MACS Snr CP, winner of ACS President's Award 2020-11-23 This week we feature Beau Tydd MACS Snr CP who recently received the ACS President’s Award. Read more about Beau’s impressive career journey and volunteer work supporting the ACS, our members and the wider tech community.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on When is a Contractor not a Contractor 2020-11-23 There are fine lines between the role of contractor, versus the role of employee. In this article Michelle Cowan (Senior Associate, Active Law – ACS Queensland’s Preferred Legal Partner) steps through the key differences to be aware of.

ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner JJP Talent Solutions on Building a Career of Substance and Meaning in Challenging Times 2020-11-23 The challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in many people asking and reflecting on how they can find more purpose and meaning in their work. Nicola Steel, from ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner JJP Talent Solutions talks to Career Expert Edwin Trevor-Roberts, PhD and Helen Gough in this inspiring podcast on how to build a career of substance and meaning.

5 Minutes With... Calvin Mousavi, ACS Member 2020-11-23 Calvin Mousavi has been a member of ACS for 13 years. He shares his journey from a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, to roles in project management and app development, and back to further post graduate study.

QUT BANDS and ACS Queensland Collaborate! 2020-11-23 QUT BANDS is a new and emerging student society with approximately 300 student members providing professional development opportunities for Business and Data Science students. ACS Queensland is delighted to partner with QUT Bands to sponsor a range of upcoming events in 2020/2021. Read about the important work of QUT BANDS and this exciting collaboration to support the wider data science community.

Quantum Computing - Special Offer for ACS Members 2020-11-23 The Quantum Education Centre of Western Australia (QUECWA) was found in 2019 with the vision of popularising Quantum Physics and Computing throughout the world. QUECWA are offering a six-week, ‘Quantum Computing Familiarisation Program’ to ACS members.

5 Minutes With... Robin Slattery, Sales Director & CSO, TechForce Services Pty Ltd and ACS Member 2020-11-23 This week we feature Robin Slattery, Sales Director & CSO, TechForce Services Pty Ltd as he shares his ICT journey with us.

Get to Know Your NSW BEC - Harpal Degun 2020-11-23 This week we profile Harpal Degun MACS Snr MAICD, NSW Branch Executive Committee member in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS NSW BEC’ series.

5 Minutes With... Pranithchander Kyatham, Winner of the Q1 ACS President's Award 2020-11-23 In this interview, ACS Victoria spoke to Pranithchander Kyatham about his future career in ICT and what winning the President Award means to him.

Get to Know Your NSW BEC - Andrew Crawford MACS CP 2020-11-23 This week we profile Andrew Crawford MACS CP, Immediate Past Chair, NSW Branch Executive Committee member in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS NSW BEC’ series.

Get to Know Your Canberra Branch Manager - Dr Vicki Gardiner 2020-11-23 There’s a new face in the nation’s capital, following the appointment of Dr Vicki Gardiner as ACS Canberra’s new Branch Manager. Read on to find out more about Dr Vicki Gardiner.

5 Minutes With... Jonathan Horne, CEO, Cyber Aware 2020-11-23 In light of Cyber Aware being named just last week as winner of the Best Cybersecurity Project, Product or Pivot for the YBF Online Startup & Innovation Awards, we sat down with Jonathan to find out more about his tech experiences, achievements and recommendations.

ACS Member Jan Kornweibel CF FACS on Seven More AASQA Members Passing International Certified Tester Exam 2020-11-23 This news item relates how, despite a confusing year with international Corona Virus restrictions, seven neurodiverse members of the Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) passed the ISTQB Certified Tester exam.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on 'Let’s Get Topical - Insolvency and Managing Contract Risk (Part 2)' 2020-11-23 Phillipa Hooper, Senior Associate, Active Law looks at the interplay between insolvency and corporations law. Phillipa discusses what this means for your tech SME contracts, considerations for due diligence and how to best manage your risk when contracting.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch on Exclusive for ACS Queensland Members - William Buck Tax and Accounting Support Offer 2020-11-23 ACS Queensland Preferred Accounting Partner William Buck is offering ACS Queensland members a range of exclusive tax and accounting packages. Whether you are seeking support with your personal tax return or require ongoing tax/accounting support in running your own tech SME, these tailored packages offer exceptional member value.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on Exclusive for ACS Queensland Members - Discounted Employment Law Health Check with Active Law 2020-11-23 ACS Queensland’s Preferred Legal Partner Active Law is offering ACS Queensland members (who employ staff or are employees) a discounted consultation about employment matters. In uncertain times, this consultation will allow you to discuss employment concerns you may have, as well as undertake an employment ‘health check’ to help point you in the right direction with regards to employment rights and responsibilities and administration. Find out more.

ACS Queensland’s Preferred Tech Recruiting Partner JJP Talent Solutions on Working in a Tech Startup – What to Expect 2020-11-23 Nicola Steel of JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Queensland’s Preferred Recruitment Partner) talks to Peter Blyth, Former CTO at Peoplebench on what to expect when working for a tech startup.

QUT BANDS Speed Networking Event on 15 October 2020-11-23 Our good friends at QUT BANDS are holding a speed networking event open to all students on Thursday 15 October, covering careers in data science. ACS Queensland will also be attending and presenting at this event, providing information on available data science careers and how ACS membership can support your career journey in data science.

5 Minutes With... Samina Mobin, ACS Professional Year Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Professional Year Member Samina Mobin, where she opens up about her inspiration, her career journey and tips to keep tech skills updated.

5 Minutes With... Dr Nick Tate FACS CP, ACS Fellow and Honorary Life Member 2020-11-23 Read about Dr Tate’s ICT leadership journey here and abroad and highlights of his volunteer work at ACS.

ACS Professional Event - Essential Legal and Accounting Advice for your Tech SME 2020-11-23 Join us for a free face-to-face member event at the Sebel Brisbane on Thursday 12 November, 5.30pm where we will take a deep-dive into fundamental accounting and legal issues for tech SMEs and consultants.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch onExclusive for ACS Queensland Members - William Buck Tax and Accounting Support Offer and Active Law Half-Price Employment Law Health Check 2020-11-23 ACS Queensland Preferred Accounting Partner William Buck and our Preferred Legal Partner Active Law are offering ACS Queensland members a range of exclusive tax, accounting and employment law packages.

JJP Talent Solutions, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Recruitment Partner for QLD Branch on Competing For Tech Talent 2020-11-23 In this edition, Nicola Steel, Founder, JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Queensland Preferred Recruitment Partner) talks to Russell Adcock, Senior Director of Engineering, Skedulo about how to compete for the best tech talent for your organisation. Watch the short video interview.

QUT BANDS Speed Networking Event on 15 October 2020-11-23 Our good friends at QUT BANDS are holding a speed networking event open to all students on Thursday 15 October, covering careers in data science. ACS Queensland will also be attending and presenting at this event, providing information on available data science careers and how ACS membership can support your career journey in data science.

Get to Know Your Canberra BEC - Michael Hawkins 2020-11-23 This week we profile Michael Hawkins, Immediate Past Chair, ACS Canberra Branch Executive Committee, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS Canberra BEC’ series.

Get to Know Your Canberra BEC - Neill Brittliff 2020-11-23 This week we profile Neill Brittliff, ACS Canberra Branch Executive Committee Member, in our ‘Get to Know Your ACS Canberra BEC’ series.

5 Minutes With... Maverick Kiang, ACS Professional Year Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Professional Year Member Maverick Kiang. Read on to find out about his career journey, inspiration and tips to keep tech skills updated.

ACT Political Parties Keen to Discuss the Future of Canberra’s ICT Industry with ACS 2020-11-23 Having received a copy of the 2020 Digital Pulse report, the Canberra Branch of the ACS has received invitations to discuss the report further, post-election.

Tribute to Vale Kathleen 'Kate' Muir (19 Jan 1948 - 7 Oct 2020) 2020-11-23 This story is a tribute to Kate Muir- a true legend witha big heart. Read on to find out about her experience of working in the Public Service, the private sector, as a lecturer at the University of Canberra and supporting many women entering the ICT field.

Are You Ready for the Increased Demand for IT Professionals in the ACT? 2020-11-23 The 2020 Digital Pulse report shows there will be increased demand for technology workers in the ACT, but what do you have to do to stand out from the crowd?

ACS Victoria Professional Partner Box Hill Institute offering CSP Funded Cyber Security & Networking and Cyber Security Courses 2020-11-23 Box Hill Institute has secured a limited number of Commonwealth Supported places for the cyber security and networking higher education online courses. Read more to find out how you can enroll.

ACS WA Professional Partner Web Key IT is Offering Website Accessibility 101 –1 Day Course 2020-11-23 ITACS member, Web Key are running a one-daycourse on website accessibility. find out registration and other details.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on 'Click or not to Click: Online T&Cs and how not to get caught out' 2020-11-23 Phillipa Hooper, Senior Associate, at Active Law takes a look at online terms and conditions, and common catches to be aware of.

Lani Refiti, Advisor, Cybermetrix on Critical Infrastructure Security in Australia Has Become..Critical 2020-11-23 The Australia Cyber Security Strategy recently released in August has put the spotlight firmly on defence of Australia’s critical infrastructure assets. Lani Refiti, Advisor, Cybermetrix provides a helicopter view on key issues for the Australian cyber landscape in critical infrastructure.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch Host ACS Professional Event - Essential Legal and Accounting Advice For Your Tech SME 2020-11-23 Join us for a free face-to-face member event at the Sebel Brisbane on Thursday 12 November, 5.30pm where we will take a deep-dive into fundamental accounting and legal issues for tech SMEs and consultants.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch on Federal Budget Debrief 2020-11-23 Watch the Federal Budget debrief video update from Scott Lindeblad, Manager, William Buck - ACS Queensland’s Preferred Accounting Partner.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on 'Click or not to Click: Online T&Cs and how not to get caught out' 2020-11-23 Phillipa Hooper, Senior Associate, at Active Law takes a look at online terms and conditions, and common catches to be aware of.

5 Minutes With... Niharika Kargudri, ACS Professional Year Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Professional Year Member Niharika Kargudri. Read on to find out about her career journey, inspiration and tips to keep tech skills updated.

Get to Know Your Canberra BEC - Shefali Sehgal 2020-11-23 Shefali provides insights on what interests her about the tech industry, how she keeps her skills up-to-date and how ACS Membership has benefitted her.

5 Minutes With... Michael Griffin MACS CP, ACS Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Member Michael Griffin MACS CP. Read on to find out Micahel's journey.

William Buck, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Accounting Partner for QLD Branch Host ACS Professional Event - Essential Legal and Accounting Advice For Your Tech SME 2020-11-23 Join us for a free face-to-face member event at the Sebel Brisbane on Thursday 12 November, 5.30pm where we will take a deep-dive into fundamental accounting and legal issues for tech SMEs and consultants.

Janelle Manders and Eric Flammang from William Buck (ACS Queensland’s Preferred Accounting Partner) present Deconstructing The Digital Economy Podcast 2020-11-23 In this episode Janelle Manders and Eric Flammang from William Buck discuss the fundamental business tenets that will always be relevant, regardless of the pace of digital transformation.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on Special ACS Queensland Member Offer – Half-Price Employment Law Check and Fixed Price Legal Fees for Business Sales and Purchases 2020-11-23 Active Law has released a limited-time offer of fixed price legal fees for business sales, purchases and reviews of the REIQ Business Sale contract. Find out more.

5 Minutes With... Ashwin Pal, ACS Member and Cyber Security Expert 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with Ashwin Pal MACS CP, Director, Cyber Security –APAC at Unisys.Read more as Ashwin discusses knowing your cyber security footprint and advises on the most common cyber security challenges facing businesses today.

5 Minutes With... Malinda Obeysekara, ACS Professional Year Member 2020-11-23 This week we sat down with outstanding ACS Professional Year Member Malinda Obeysekara. Read on to find out about what he enjoys about tech, career journey and tips to keep tech skills updated.

Message from Michelle Sandford, Chair, Branch Executive Committee, ACS WA Thanking George Coldham 2020-11-23 Michelle Sandford thanks George for his service to the ACS.

ACS WA 1962 Award Winners Announced 2020-11-23 The 1962 Award recognises the contributions of Professor Dennis Moore who brought the first stored-program digital computer to WA 58 years ago.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on When is a Contractor not a Contractor 2020-11-23 Michelle Cowan, Senior Associate, Active Law explores the differences between independent contractors versus employees, and what you need to consider in your tech SME. Don’t forget Active Law is offering a one-hour half-price employment law compliance check for $106 for ACS member organisations.

JJP Talent Solutions, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Recruitment Partner for QLD Branch on JJP Talent Solutions Podcast – Secrets to Success with Prasanna Nagar 2020-11-23 Nicola Steel, Founder, JJP Talent Solutions (ACS Preferred Recruitment Partner), has released the latest episode of her podcast series. She speaks to Prasanna Nagar, (Data Analytics expert and Startup Co-Founder at Zivora) about his journey, lessons learned what he looks for when building his team.

5 Minutes With... Dulitha Piyasena AACS, ACS Member 2020-11-23 This week we interviewed Dulitha Piyasena AACS, a data-driven IT professional and Emerging Professionals Community of Practice Lead at ACS Queensland. Read more to find out more about him, his career and interests.

Active Law, Professional Program Partner and Preferred Legal Partner for QLD Branch on When is a Contractor not a Contractor 2020-11-23 Michelle Cowan, Senior Associate, Active Law explores the differences between independent contractors versus employees, and what you need to consider in your tech SME. Don’t forget Active Law is offering a one-hour half-price employment law compliance check for $106 for ACS member organisations.

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