Membership

Become a Member

Become a Soil Science member today to build your network, advance your career and further the field of soil science.

Want to make a difference to the field of Soil Science? Looking to connect, learn and collaborate with other soil professionals?

By joining SSA you help us in our mission to promote the importance of soil in Australia, build a strong and collaborative soil science community, advocate for soil science and adance the professional capability of our members. Learn more about us. 

Member Benefits

Memberships for all stages of your soil science career

Learn how Soil Science Australia can help you advance and contrirbute in the soil science profession.

Student
Mid Career
Early Career
Retired

Membership Options

Please note SSA reserves the right to increase membership fees, subject to resolutions by the Federal Council.Please note:
SSA will be increasing membership rates for 2024. Thank you for your understanding. See 2024 pricing below.

Student Retired Early Career Ordinary CPSS
$79
$83
$105
$175
$595

We have created a range of membership options to meet your needs.

All memberships include acceptance of SSA’s Statement of Purpose and Rules. Annual fees are subject to change. Memberships expire on 31 December each year. We also have honorary life members who have made a significant contribution to the organisation and soil science!

Student

$ 79 Per Year
  • Get all of the member benefits and become part of Australia’s largest network of soil professionals. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in full time education.

Early Career

$ 105 Per Year
  • Get all of the member benefits and further your soil science career. Early career membership is for new or existing members who have less than 5 years’ experience since their most recent qualification.

Ordinary

$ 175 Per Year
  • Join Australia’s largest nework of soil professionals, get all the member benefits and continue your soil science career.

Retired

$ 83 Per Year
  • Stay connected with colleagues and the soil science profession. Contribute your expertise and knowledge to training, mentoring and other initiatives to support the next generation of soil professionals and the future of soil science.

*Please note: SSA reserves the right to increase membership fees, subject to resolutions by the Federal Council.
*Membership includes acceptance of the Society’s Statement of Purposes and Rules available on the Society’s website.
*All prices are inclusive of GST

Certified Professional Soil Scientist memberships

The Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) program distinguishes certified professional soil scientists from other soil scientists in Australia.

All memberships include acceptance of SSA’s Statement of Purpose and Rules. Annual fees are subject to change. CPSS accredited soil scientists meet high academic standards, have at least five years professional work experience in soil science, comply with the CPSS Code of Ethics and CPSS Rules of Conduct, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in soil science.

CPSS Only

$ 700 Per Year
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CPSS + Ordinary

$ 595 Per Year
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CPSS + Honorary

$ 420 Per Year
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CPSS + Retired

$ 508 Per Year
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*Please note: SSA reserves the right to increase membership fees, subject to resolutions by the Federal Council.
*Membership includes acceptance of the Society’s Statement of Purposes and Rules available on the Society’s website.

“Soil Science Australia has given me the opportunity to connect and work with soil scientists from all over Australia”
Ivanah Oliver
SSA Member

Meet some of our members

Training & Accreditation

Soil Science Australia delivers a range of training and accreditation opportunities.

We provide soil scientists, soil practitioners and soil stakeholders with access to training, soil information, and a strong community. We provide professional accreditation and ensure the standards of a professional soil scientist.

Certified Professional Soil Scientist

Registered Soil
Practitioner