Student and Young Professionals Network

What is the EIANZ-SEQ SYP network?

The EIANZ SEQ Students and Young Professionals (or SYP) Network is an informal group set up to help share information between environmental students and young professionals in South East Queensland.

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. The area of South East Queensland (SEQ) is covered by the EIANZ SEQ 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 SEQ division vision is to:

“Sustain the environment through excellence in environmental practice”

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

“Provide students and young professionals within the environmental profession with opportunities to further develop professionally”.

The SYP Subcommittee is a small group of dedicated environmental SYPs who assist with operationalising the goals and vision of the division in relation to students and young professionals.

How does the EIANZ-SEQ division work?

The South East Queensland Division of the EIANZ is led by an Executive which consists of a President, Councillor, Senior and Junior Vice Presidents who are supported by a Secretariat and Treasurer. The Executive also contains five Committees, each lead by a Committee Chair. The Committees include Students and Young Professionals (the best!), Policy and Practice, Professional Development, Professional Standards and Membership. There is also currently a Special Interest Sector focussing on Environmental Impact Assessment.

Who qualifies as an SYP?

An environmental STUDENT is any person who is a student, irrespective of age and studying or interested in environmental matters.

An environmental YOUNG PROFESSIONAL is any person, working in any aspect of the environment industry, who

Is under 30 years of age OR
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 SYP 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 SYP Network include:

Invitation to fun and informative events specifically designed for SYPs (eg: career events, casual social networking events)
Meet and network with other SYPs 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 go to: www.eianz.org

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