Which Membership is Right for You

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Find the membership tier that's right for your career stage.

ℹ️ Affiliate Membership is being phased out and is no longer available to new members. Existing Affiliate Members will be contacted to discuss next steps. If you would like to explore membership options, please get in touch to find the category best suited to you.
Student GradJust starting your career PractitionerWorking as a GRC professional LeaderLeading a GRC team PortfolioAudit Committee members GroupsTeams of 3 and more AffiliateNo longer available for new members
Career Learning
Self-directed learning Basic Pro Pro Plus Pro Plus Pro Plus NA
Facilitated learning Member pricing — 20% off standard rate NA
Individual Career Pathway Planning 1 hr 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs / person NA
Leadership Program NA Leader readiness
(additional cost)		 Leader advancement
(additional cost)		 Coming soon Access for individuals
(additional cost)		 NA
Tools to Excel
Resource Library Full Full Full Full Full NA
Topical Briefings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NA
Executive Briefings NA NA Yes Yes Mixed NA
Career Support
Networking included Member Meetings Member Meetings + Special Interests Member Meetings + Special Interests + Leader Forums Member Meetings + Leader Forums Mixed Member Meetings
IIAassist NA Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited NA
Compliant certification renewal fee NA Included Included Included Included NA
Professional Standing
Post-nominals NA AMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
based on experience		 AMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
based on experience		 AMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
based on experience		 AMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
based on experience		 NA
CIA® / CRMA® NA Eligible Eligible Eligible Eligible NA
Join a Special Interest Group or Chapter Council NA Eligible Eligible Eligible Eligible NA
Supported by Code of Ethics NA Yes Yes Yes Yes NA
Other
Discounted IIA-Australia Quality Services NA NA Yes Yes Yes NA
Mentoring NA Eligible Eligible Eligible Eligible NA
Membership Concierge NA Yes Yes Yes Yes NA
Access to IIA Global website Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NA
Access to the Leaders Network NA NA Yes — Invitation only.
Optional extra		 NA NA NA
Access to IIA's Audit Committee Prequalification Scheme NA NA Yes Yes Mixed NA

Student Grad

Just starting your career

Career Learning
Self-directed learningBasic
Facilitated learningMember pricing — 20% off
Individual Career Pathway Planning1 hr
Leadership ProgramNA
Tools to Excel
Resource LibraryFull
Topical BriefingsYes
Executive BriefingsNA
Career Support
Networking includedMember Meetings
IIAassistNA
Compliant certification renewal feeNA
Professional Standing
Post-nominalsNA
CIA® / CRMA®NA
Special Interest Group / Chapter CouncilNA
Code of EthicsNA
Other
Discounted Quality ServicesNA
MentoringNA
Membership ConciergeNA
IIA Global websiteYes
Leaders NetworkNA
Audit Committee Prequalification SchemeNA

Practitioner

Working as a GRC professional

Career Learning
Self-directed learningPro
Facilitated learningMember pricing — 20% off
Individual Career Pathway Planning2 hrs
Leadership ProgramLeader readiness (additional cost)
Tools to Excel
Resource LibraryFull
Topical BriefingsYes
Executive BriefingsNA
Career Support
Networking includedMember Meetings + Special Interests
IIAassistUnlimited
Compliant certification renewal feeIncluded
Professional Standing
Post-nominalsAMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
CIA® / CRMA®Eligible
Special Interest Group / Chapter CouncilEligible
Code of EthicsYes
Other
Discounted Quality ServicesNA
MentoringEligible
Membership ConciergeYes
IIA Global websiteYes
Leaders NetworkNA
Audit Committee Prequalification SchemeNA

Leader

Leading a GRC team

Career Learning
Self-directed learningPro Plus
Facilitated learningMember pricing — 20% off
Individual Career Pathway Planning2 hrs
Leadership ProgramLeader advancement (additional cost)
Tools to Excel
Resource LibraryFull
Topical BriefingsYes
Executive BriefingsYes
Career Support
Networking includedMember Meetings + Special Interests + Leader Forums
IIAassistUnlimited
Compliant certification renewal feeIncluded
Professional Standing
Post-nominalsAMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
CIA® / CRMA®Eligible
Special Interest Group / Chapter CouncilEligible
Code of EthicsYes
Other
Discounted Quality ServicesYes
MentoringEligible
Membership ConciergeYes
IIA Global websiteYes
Leaders NetworkYes — Invitation only. Optional extra
Audit Committee Prequalification SchemeYes

Portfolio

Audit Committee members

Career Learning
Self-directed learningPro Plus
Facilitated learningMember pricing — 20% off
Individual Career Pathway Planning2 hrs
Leadership ProgramComing soon
Tools to Excel
Resource LibraryFull
Topical BriefingsYes
Executive BriefingsYes
Career Support
Networking includedMember Meetings + Leader Forums
IIAassistUnlimited
Compliant certification renewal feeIncluded
Professional Standing
Post-nominalsAMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
CIA® / CRMA®Eligible
Special Interest Group / Chapter CouncilEligible
Code of EthicsYes
Other
Discounted Quality ServicesYes
MentoringEligible
Membership ConciergeYes
IIA Global websiteYes
Leaders NetworkNA
Audit Committee Prequalification SchemeYes

Groups

Teams of 3 and more

Career Learning
Self-directed learningPro Plus
Facilitated learningMember pricing — 20% off
Individual Career Pathway Planning2 hrs / person
Leadership ProgramAccess for individuals (additional cost)
Tools to Excel
Resource LibraryFull
Topical BriefingsYes
Executive BriefingsMixed
Career Support
Networking includedMixed
IIAassistUnlimited
Compliant certification renewal feeIncluded
Professional Standing
Post-nominalsAMIIA, PMIIA, PFMIIA
CIA® / CRMA®Eligible
Special Interest Group / Chapter CouncilEligible
Code of EthicsYes
Other
Discounted Quality ServicesYes
MentoringEligible
Membership ConciergeYes
IIA Global websiteYes
Leaders NetworkNA
Audit Committee Prequalification SchemeMixed

Affiliate

Interested in GRC, not practising

Being phased out — please get in touch
Career Learning
Self-directed learningPro
Facilitated learningNA
Individual Career Pathway PlanningNA
Leadership ProgramNA
Tools to Excel
Resource LibraryNA
Topical BriefingsYes
Executive BriefingsNA
Career Support
Networking includedMember Meetings
IIAassistNA
Compliant certification renewal feeNA
Professional Standing
Post-nominalsNA
CIA® / CRMA®NA
Special Interest Group / Chapter CouncilNA
Code of EthicsNA
Other
Discounted Quality ServicesYes
MentoringNA
Membership ConciergeYes
IIA Global websiteYes
Leaders NetworkNA
Audit Committee Prequalification SchemeNA

Notes

Career Learning

  • Self-directed learning: Basic = introductory topics | Pro = introductory and advanced topics | Pro Plus = Pro plus executive topics.
  • Individual Career Pathway Planning: You receive one consultation time slot each year to plan your career.

Career Support

  • IIAassist: On-Australia personalised support from technical and ethics experts.
  • Compliant certification renewal fee: IIA Australia pays for your CIA Certification so you remain compliant. IIA Australia picks up your IIA Global annual certification renewal fee.

Professional Standing

  • Post-nominals are available for Practitioner, Leader, and Portfolio members. Three classes apply: Associate Member (AMIIA), Professional Member (PMIIA), and Fellow Member (PFMIIA). Eligibility requires a degree or equivalent and work in a GRC professional role.
  • Professional Members (PMIIA) must also hold the Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing, a current CIA® or CRMA®, or have passed the IIA Australia competency assessment.
  • Professional Fellow Members (PFMIIA) must have been a Professional Member for at least 15 years, be in good standing, and be formally nominated.

Other

  • Access to the IIA Global website requires a separate login.

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