Union membership is about working together for the collective good of the teaching profession and related educational roles. You, the members, are the union. Elected officials and the office staff work in your interests.
Access to confidential advice from Full-Time Officers and support staff of the union. Our staff come from a combination of educational and industrial backgrounds and are well placed to advise you.
Support and advocacy at the workplace level through your elected union sub-branch representative.
The AEU is one of the largest and strongest unions in the country, which means better salaries and working conditions for teachers and educators.
Fully funded legal support in more complex matters (where approved by the union's Branch Executive). Every member may request a referral to a lawyer and can request access to an initial, no cost legal appointment.
Up-to-date answers on eligibility, fee schedules, and applications.
Generally, if you work in the education sector in the Northern Territory you can be a member of the AEU NT. View the full list of eligible categories of employment.
Complete the online membership application form.
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The AEU NT uses a progressive fee structure, meaning members’ fees are based on income. For most members, fees are pegged at 0.88% of annual salary. For other groups of members, fees have been set lower based on factors such as job security and commonly associated life circumstances. AEU NT fees are set by Branch Executive, and changes are generally also approved by our annual Conference.
Download the current fee scale for all details.
Generally, if you are a new member and you have an existing issue and would like to access support and representation, you will be asked to pay an upfront entrance fee equivalent to three months of usual union subscription fees.
This will be calculated at time of joining.
Contact our office at admin@aeunt.org.au with any questions or to request access to current Membership Subscriptions Policy and Procedures.
The most common reason for resigning is an interstate move or a shift to the Independent or Catholic sectors in the NT.
Resignations must be received by the branch office in writing.
Learn more about Lapsed & Resigned Memberships.
