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Student and Early Professionals Network

What is the EIANZ-Victoria SEP network? The EIANZ Victoria Students and Early Professionals (or SEP) Network is an informal group set up to help share information between environmental students and young professionals in Victoria.

For upcoming EIANZ Victoria events click here

The SEP Action Plan - As part of tour ongoing efforts to assist students and those new to the environment profession in preparing for employment and excelling in a new role, the Vic Students and Early Professionals Sub-committee has developed an Action Plan designed to create strong ties with universities and employers, and equip students and early professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to excell. A copy of the Action Plan can be accessed by emailing vic-syp@eianz.org.

Why does the network exist? - The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) services a number of chapters/divisions in Australia and New Zealand. Victoria is covered by the EIANZ Victoria division, which is run through an Executive Committee. The Executive is responsible for the overall implementation, monitoring and review of the Division’s Goals. The current EIANZ Victoria division vision is to:

The Executive Committee is comprised of subcommittees, one of which is the Students and Early Professionals subcommittee. The specific role of the SEP subcommittee is to:

Who qualifies as an SEP? An environmental STUDENT is any person who is a student, irrespective of age and studying or interested in environmental matters.
An environmental EARLY PROFESSIONAL is any person, working in any aspect of the environment industry, who has less than 5 years of working experience

How can I be involved?

There are two ways to get involved:
1. Register!
In order to take advantage of the benefits offered by the SYP Network you need to register. It is FREE for all people meeting the criteria of a Student or Young Professional. Click here to download the registration form.

2. Help Out! Alternatively, if you are looking for ways to get more involved with your professional association, the EIANZ SEP Network is always looking for helping hands to coordinate events, share ideas and assist with our various professional development activities. This is also a great opportunity to meet other key players in the Institute and gain valuable experience and knowledge about the environment industry.

What are the benefits?

Benefits of registering with EIANZ SEP Network include:

• Invitation to fun and informative events specifically designed for SYPs (eg: career events, casual social networking events)
• Meet and network with other SEPs studying or working in the environment industry
• Opportunities to contribute to dialogue and share information about environmental issues such as policy, practice and professional certification

Do I have to be an EIANZ member? No. The network is designed to provide access to networking, events and opportunities for all environmental students and young professionals, regardless of your EIANZ membership status. However, the SYP Network offers additional benefits to those SYPs who are EIANZ members, these include:

• The Mentoring Program where you can build a relationship and receive advice from an environmental professional to enhance your career prospects and knowledge of the environment industry
• A chance to contribute to the direction of the Institute by having your voice heard at EIANZ executive meetings

Remember, the EIANZ is YOUR professional industry association! Becoming a member of EIANZ allows individuals in the environment industry to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, competence and ethical environmental practices through abiding with the Institutes own Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. For more information about becoming an EIANZ member click here.

For upcoming EIANZ Victoria events click here

• SYP Registration form (244Kb)