Personal Membership

The Institute of Public Administration Australia (Tasmania Division) is the peak independent professional association for public sector professionals in Tasmania. Connecting with IPAA Tasmania provides opportunities to develop yourself and your career by keeping informed on the latest thinking and trends in public administration and networking with people at all levels across all areas of government.

Personal membership is open to any individual who has been engaged or interested in the practice, teaching or study of public administration. Become part of a vigorous professional community committed to connecting people and ideas to improve the public sector.

As a personal member you will receive:

• Free attendance at IPAA Connections and other member events
• Online access to the Australian Journal of Public Administration, a quarterly, peer reviewed journal committed to the study and practice of public administration, public management and policy making
• Discount on forums, seminars and special events
• Opportunities to share ideas, contribute to the development of public sector administration in the state and build public sector management as a profession
• A program of awards that recognise excellence of public sector teams, individuals and students
• Voting rights for IPAA Tasmania.

Membership Fees

Membership operates on a financial year basis. The membership fees for 2020-21 are provided below. A pro-rata rate will apply for membership applications submitted after 31 December each year.

Please note that as our IPAA Council members continue to be focused on the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be unable to provide major components of our standard membership package over the next year. As such, the membership fees for 2020-21 have been reduced. 

Full Professional member	$67.50 GST inc.
Full time student	$33.50 GST inc.
Current Public Sector Management Program student	$33.50 GST inc.
Retired member	$33.50 GST inc.

The membership fee is payable by Visa or Mastercard at the time of application. Upon completing your application you will receive an acknowledgement email and tax invoice / receipt. Your application will be tabled at the next Council meeting for approval and a formal confirmation of membership will be issued following the meeting.

For membership enquiries call the Executive Officer, Julia Hickey on 6232 7212.