Terms and Conditions – Membership
Name of Policy
Terms and Conditions Membership
Policy Statement
Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) is committed to providing exceptional service and benefits to our valued Members. This document outlines the Terms and Conditions governing the membership program. By becoming a Member, you agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any future amendments which may occur.
Purpose
The purpose of these Terms and Conditions is to clearly define the rights, responsibilities, and benefits associated with being a Member of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia). This document serves as a legal agreement between Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) and the individual Member, outlining what is expected from both parties to ensure a beneficial and compliant relationship. We encourage all prospective and current Members to read these Terms and Conditions carefully to fully understand the scope and limitations of the membership.
Scope
Applicable to all levels of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) membership
Member Eligibility
Any Not for Profit organisation (however incorporated) which is engaged in the delivery of programs and services to assist unemployed and/or socially disadvantaged people may apply for membership of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
There are 2 categories of membership, namely, Full Member and Associate Member. In these Terms and Conditions (Terms), Member means an organisation registered in the records of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) as a Member, whether a Full Member or an Associate Member.
Each Member agrees to comply with the rules set out in the Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) Constitution, including paying the guarantee under clause 1.4 of the Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) Constitution, if required.
Guarantee
Each Member must contribute an amount not more than $50 to the property of the Company if the Company is wound up while the Member is a Member, or within 12 months after they stop being a Member, and this contribution is required to pay for the:
debts and liabilities of the Company incurred before the Member stopped being a Member; or
costs of winding up.
Full Member Eligibility
A Full Member must always be a Not for Profit organisation (however incorporated) which is engaged in the delivery of programs and services to assist unemployed people and/or socially disadvantaged people.
Associate Member Eligibility
An Associate Member must always be a Not for Profit organisation (however incorporated) that purchases professional subscription services provided by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia). Each Associate Member hereby agrees that it supports and will, for so long as it remains an Associate Member, continue to actively support the stated objects of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
Applying for Membership
Membership applications must be submitted to and assessed by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
Membership applications can be assessed by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) employees in the first instance and approved or rejected by appropriate delegates of the Board.
If a membership application is approved, subject to invoicing and processing being completed, Members will commence receiving services from Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
Purchase of Membership
If the applicant is successful in its membership application, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will, with as little delay as possible, notify the applicant in writing that membership is approved. A membership package will be sent by digital delivery to the applicant’s selected email account. Membership packages should be received within 3 business days of processing by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) has the right to not accept a membership application in its absolute discretion.
Along with membership offerings, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) also offers a host of professional business services from experienced individuals as an add-on product offering (fee for service) (Business Services).
Membership Fee
Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) membership fees are set by the Board.
Membership fees are to be paid in full at the commencement of each financial year or, if determined by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) in its sole discretion, in monthly instalments over the course of the financial year.
Members must pay for the full year of membership, regardless of when they join during the financial year, subject to any pro rata adjustment determined by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) in its sole discretion.
Privacy
Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will only use and disclose personal information it collects for its
original purpose that is disclosed at the time of collection and subject to a Member ‘opting out’, for the purpose of direct marketing. Each Member consents to the use or disclose of their personal information for these purposes. However, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) may disclose personal information it holds where there is a legal duty to do so, including circumstances where a lawful duty of care to disclose information exists. Where this is the case, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will notify the Member as to whom the information was given and what information was given.
Terms of Membership
Subject to these Terms, including payment of fees, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) membership benefits will be available to Members from 1 July each financial year.
When amendments are made to these Terms that require legal consent or approval, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will ask its Members for consent or approval. Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) has the right to terminate the membership of Members who do not provide their consent or approval to the amended Terms. Members may terminate their membership agreement if they no longer wish to be tied to the amended Terms.
Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) has the right, without prior notification to individual Members, to change these Terms. All changes will be published on its website and will become effective 14 days after publication, unless otherwise stipulated. Members should ensure that they inform themselves about any changes to these Terms.
Full Members have access to all relevant Member services delivered by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) as set out in the membership brochure from time to time. Associate Members have the right to receive such information about the activities of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) as the Board may determine (in its absolute discretion) from time to time. An Associate Member shall not be entitled to:
- Receive notices of meetings of Members of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
- Vote at meetings of Members of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
- Nominate candidates for election to the Board of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
- Vote at elections in respect of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
Each Full Member shall appoint in writing a ‘Representative’ (that person alone shall be able) to act and exercise the Full Member’s membership rights and vote at the meetings of Members of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) (see the Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) Constitution for further information).
- Each Member shall appoint a natural person to act as the ‘Company Administrator’ responsible for the membership. All communication around an organisation’s membership will be directed to this person.
- It is the Member’s responsibility to keep all contact’s current.
- Membership is not transferable.
Misuse of Membership
In the event of misuse of the Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) membership, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) has the right to exclude the Member(s) in question from the membership program. Such misuse may include, but is not limited to, behaviour which is troublesome or shows a lack of respect towards staff, partners or suppliers, criminal actions or actions that are generally regarded to be immoral, unethical or contrary to these Terms.
Members must not give non-Members access to their membership or circulate Member- only content, publications or resources etc.
Fair Use
Access by Members to Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) Business Services is governed by ‘fair usage’ terms.
Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) may restrict access to Business Services if it deems that a Member service is unreasonable if its Business Services are used in a way that is contrary to the way we intended them to be used, or unacceptable.
Termination of Membership
Subject to the Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) Constitution and Rules, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) may:
expel a Member from Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia);
suspend a Member from membership of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) for a specified period;
if Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) is of the opinion that the Member has refused or neglected to comply with the Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) Constitution; or has been guilty of conduct unbecoming a Member or prejudicial to the interest of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
Notice of termination, suspension or disciplinary action will be sent by pre-paid post to the Representative.
Discontinuance of Membership
Should Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) need to discontinue one or all memberships due to conditions pertaining to legislation, a court decision or a prohibition by public authorities, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will not be held responsible for any losses to the individual Member that may ensue from this discontinuation. Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will, as far as possible, attempt to inform individual Members as soon as possible if the circumstances described above should arise.
Membership Payments
Access to Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia)’s services is dependent on a membership being financial. If membership is not paid within the renewal period, then service will not be provided until any outstanding monies have been retrieved.
Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will send no more than 3 renewal notifications throughout the renewal period.
Members will have 30 days to pay their renewal invoice, from the ‘pay by’ date.
Should membership not be paid within 30 days, membership will automatically be suspended by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) and access to all services will cease immediately. Access to Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia)’s services will only recommence once membership is re- established as financial, and any outstanding monies have been retrieved.
Feedback
Member feedback is important in helping Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) provide a high level of service. If Members have any comments or questions about Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) and the Business Services available, they should contact Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) at Companyinfo@amplifyalliance.org.au.
Cancellation of Membership
A Member who has paid all monies due and payable by it to Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) can cancel their membership by giving notice in writing to the Secretary of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) such resignation.
Cancellation is to be made by a Member’s Company Administrator/CEO or equivalent, or its Representative.
Refunds and credits
Membership fees will not be refunded once paid. Each Member agrees that Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will retain membership fees paid if their membership is terminated in any circumstances.
For events cancelled in consequence of an Uncontrollable Event, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) may at its discretion provide a Member with:
- a refund to the original payment method; or
- credit the Member can redeem on future events, less any reasonable expenses incurred by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia).
“Uncontrollable Event” means any event or circumstance that is not within reasonable control of Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia), cannot be reasonably prevented or circumvented by taking reasonable precautions and causes delays, or prevents Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) from performing its obligations to Members including, without limitation:
- Epidemics, Pandemics or other events placing restrictions on daily operations;
- war; or
- any act of God, flood, bush fire, drought, earthquake, landslide, storm, lightning strike, cyclone or other natural disaster.
As soon as practicable after it learns of an Uncontrollable Event necessitating the cancellation or re-scheduling of an event, Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia) will use best endeavours to notify Members accordingly.
A Member will not be given a refund if it changes its mind about attending an event.
Related legislation, policies, procedures, processes, forms attachments
Terms and Conditions – Events
Glossary of Terms/Definitions
Member: A business who has successfully completed the registration process and whose membership is currently active.
Company: Refers to Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia), the entity offering and administrating the membership program.
Membership Fee: The annual financial payment made by the Member to maintain active membership status.
Benefits: Privileges or advantages that are granted exclusively to Members, such as discounts, access to events, or publications, products and services.
Renewal: The process of extending membership for another term, usually involving the payment of an additional membership fee.
Cancellation: The act of terminating a membership before its natural expiry.
Amendments: Changes or modifications made to these Terms & Conditions.
Exceptional Circumstances: Unforeseen events or situations, defined at the discretion of the Company, that may warrant a deviation from standard policies such as refunds or cancellations.
Activities: Refers to any events, workshops, webinars, or any other functions organised by Amplify Alliance Australia (previously Jobs Australia), either online or offline.
| Policy Applies to: | ☑ Board (Governance Policy) 𐄂 Organisation |
| Policy Status: | ☑ New policy 𐄂 Revision of existing policy |
| Policy Owner: | ELT |
| Prepared by: | ELT |
| Approval Date: | September 2021 |
| Date of next review: | September 2024 |
Document Version Control
| Date | Version | Description | Comments | Author | Approved by |
| September 2021 | v1 | Comprehensive review of T’s &C’s by Cornwalls Lawyers | ELT had extensive input into the review | ELT | CEO |
| September 2023 | v2 | Review and rebranding | COO/CFO |