Welcome

AIG is the leading professional institute representing geoscientists in all professional sectors throughout Australia.

AIG was formed in 1981 to help:

provide effective representation on issues affecting the status and perception of geoscience professions
cooperate with other professional institutes on matters of common interest
ensure the availability of diverse, educational opportunities for students at all levels
develop and maintain standards for professional practice
provide high quality, accessible, relevant short courses, seminars and conferences
promote continued professional development by members
help to enhance employment opportunities for geoscience professionals.

AIG Geoscientist Employment - 60 Second Survey

With signs that the Australian economy is recovering from the global financial crisis, are employment prospects for geoscientists in Australia improving also? The June 2009 survey showed that more than 20% of Australian geoscientists continued to be affected by under-employment or unemployment at the time. Click here to give us a minute of your time and contribute to the October survey update.

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AIG Student Bursary Program

AIG's bursary programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students is generously supported by sponsors including: