Expressions of Interest (EOI) is now open for members to be part of the ACS Canberra Emerging Professional Committee for 2025

Are you interested in giving back to the community and representing your cohort in Canberra and wider ACS? 

Australian Computer Society (ACS) is delighted to present the opportunity to re-establish the Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) for Canberra members, previously known as the YIT committee.  

This committee is specifically designed to support emerging professionals (students, recent graduates, and individuals in the first 1-5 years of their technology career) by fostering their active involvement in the ACS community. 

The committee aims to bridge the gap between education and industry, thereby contributing to the broader goals of the ACS Canberra Branch.

All Canberra-based Emerging Professionals are eligible for expression of interest for the nomination of the 2025 committee members.

How to Apply:

  • Submit your EOI by completing the form and send a copy of your resume, LinkedIn profile to acs.canb@acs.org.au to be considered to be part of the EPC.
  • You will need your ACS membership number (for current members) and be living in Canberra or its surrounding regions, and be either a student, graduate or an emerging professional (within the first 5 years of your tech career)
  • A link to an up-to-date Resume, Curriculum Vitae or active LinkedIn profile
  • A link to a photo (for use on the ACS website should you be successful)
  • A short statement (max 250 words) in support of your nomination addressing the selection criteria, the contribution you believe you can make, and why you’re interested in this position

Selection Criteria
In leveraging the knowledge capital of our members, ACS performs an essential role in influencing the national agenda, driving professionalism in ICT and providing leadership in professional standards. As such, the criteria for successful candidature as an ACS Representative is set consciously high.

  • Passion: Is interested and actively learning the tech professional practice and engaging with other emerging professionals.  
  • Accountable: Can deliver committee objectives & measures and can provide written reports detailing key outcomes.
  • Commitment: Can dedicate the time for meetings, has a passion for the ICT industry, is aligned with ACS’ Vision and Strategy, is prepared to join the ACS if not already a member, and has no conflicts of interest.
  • Leadership Capabilities: Interested in building leadership skills, resilience, flexibility, and becoming a strong communicator, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

  • Positions are voluntary and are therefore unpaid.
  • The EPC will consist of five members.
  • Candidates will be reviewed and approved by the ACS Canberra Branch Executive Committee (BEC) and the Branch Manager.
  • Positions within the EPC (such as the Chair and Vice Chair) will be determined in the first EPC meeting, and approved by the ACS Canberra Branch Executive Committee and Branch Manager.

Submit your EIO by completing the form and send a copy of your resume, LinkedIn profile to acs.canb@acs.org.au to be considered to be part of the EPC.

EOI applications close at 5:00 PM Friday, 17 Jan 2025. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

 

Submit your application now!