Member Benefits

It pays to be
a member
of CSOA.

Our members have access to a wide range of benefits — from dedicated legal and industrial support, to career development, to exclusive member-only savings.

CSOA members at work Mine site
Why Join

Backed by a national team of experts.

From the moment you join, you have direct access to a national team of legal officers, industrial organisers and workplace experts who understand the mining industry inside and out.

Every benefit below is included with your CSOA membership — and your fees are 100% tax deductible.

CSOA professionals
"We're always in your corner — every day, across the industry."
What's Included

Six reasons to join CSOA.

Every CSOA member receives access to the full suite of benefits below — practical support for your career, your worksite, and your hip pocket.

01

By Your Side at Work

Dedicated legal and industrial support for when you need advice or assistance with issues in your workplace.

02

CSOA Fights For You

Every day, we represent members across the industry — from disputes, redundancies and consultation, to underpayment, enterprise bargaining and advocacy at the government level.

03

Legal Defence Fund

For members holding statutory or safety-critical roles — access legal support when navigating safety investigations or prosecution in accordance with our policies.

04

Member-Only Resources

Access tools like the Safety Booklet for navigating investigations, and the Remuneration Report with industry and site-specific terms and conditions.

05

Career Support

As a division of Professionals Australia, access personalised career support — resume reviews, interview prep, pay negotiation and development planning.

06

Saving You Money

The Member Advantage program offers exclusive discounts on groceries, fuel, cinema and consumer goods at Australia's largest retailers — plus your fees are tax deductible.

Ready when you are

Join the union for
mining professionals.

It pays to be a member of CSOA — in support, in expertise, and in your hip pocket.

Join CSOA Today
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