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APESMA – Representing Scientists
Scientists play a key role in the prosperity and advancement of Australia. For over 40 years APESMA have been the professional association representing the employment, economic and social interests of our members and the wider community of scientists.
With strength in numbers and access to information and resources, we are able to work hard towards bringing about positive change in the salaries and conditions of our members. This is particularly important in the current industrial relations climate.
Sectors in which our member scientists are employed include:
APESMA’s Scientists were originally known as the Association of Professional Scientists of Australia, formed in 1960. A merger with the Association of Professional Engineers, Australia, took place in 1991.
Join with us today and play your part in advancing the science community and ensuring that science is an attractive career for future generations.
Click here for a full list of Member Services.
A large number of scientists in the private sector are employed on individual contracts of employment. The Association is skilled in advising members what should be contained in these contracts and how better conditions can be negotiated.
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Part of the advice the Association provides to members on contracts of employment is information on what should be the appropriate salary. The rates contained in awards are minimums only and many scientists are paid above the award, often on the basis of the market. APESMA conducts an annual comprehensive survey of professional scientists' salaries – the results of which are published as the APESMA / FASTS Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey Report. With this information to hand, individuals can place themselves exactly in their profession, and can negotiate from a much more knowledgeable and powerful position. |
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pages, 149KB) (24
pages, 94KB)Professional Scientists may be covered by a range of Federal or State industrial instruments. Visit the Federal Awards page, obtain the latest market rates information, or contact your Branch office for advice and information on NAPSA's (formerly state awards) which may apply to Scientists.
APESMA maintains an affiliation with The Federation of Australian Scientific & Technological Societies (FASTS).
This allows us to have input into the development of the policy that shapes the lives of our members, as well as insuring that we have our finger on the pulse of science news and views.
To view a copy of FASTS submission to Federal
Treasury for budget 2006/7, click
here
(105KB, 10pp).
APESMA has offices and staff in all capital cities and members have ready access to assistance and advice wherever you are located.
The links page provides links to other websites that may be of interest to scientists within APESMA in their professional lives.
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