How do I create an account?

There are two safe and secure ways to create an account. The option you choose will be the way you always login to AEC EmployMe:

• You can create a ‘myAEC’ account, or
• You can use your existing myGovID Digital Identity account, or create a new myGovID Digital Identity account.

myAEC account

You can create a myAEC account using your unique email address, password and phone number. myAEC uses multi-factor authentication for an additional layer of security and protection beyond traditional username and password combinations.

Creating a myAEC account

1. On the AEC EmployMe login page, select ‘Create a myAEC account’:

   • Your email address: Enter your email address. This must be an address that is unique to you and not shared with someone else.
   • Select ‘Next’.
   • Select ‘send verification code’. The  verification code will be sent to your inbox. This is from Microsoft on behalf of the AEC.
2. Enter the code into the ‘Verification code’ field and select ‘Verify code’. You can ask for a new code if you need.

   • Your details: Enter your name and create your password. Your password must be between 8 – 16 characters and a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
3. Read the AEC Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions. Select ‘I agree to the AEC terms and conditions’ box and then select ‘Create’. 

4. Two-step verification: If you entered a mobile number, you can select either:

   • ‘Send Code’: you will receive an SMS from MS Verify on behalf of the AEC with a ‘verification code for AEC EmployMe authentication’.
   • ‘Call Me’: you will receive a recorded message stating ‘This is Microsoft. If you are trying to sign in, press the pound key to finish signing in.’ The pound key is also called the hash key (#).

   If you entered a landline number, you can only choose ‘Call Me’.

5. You have now created a secure account and can continue your registration in AEC EmployMe.

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Digital Identity

The Australian Government’s digital identity app is myGovID. Your Digital Identity is a safe way of proving who you are online when accessing government online services.

Follow the steps below or see set up your digital identity.

Creating a Digital Identity account

1. Using a device with internet connection, download the myGovID app from the App store or Google Play.

2. Open the myGovID app and enter the details required.  For AEC EmployMe access you need a basic level digital identity strength.

3. Login: Once you have set up your Digital Identity, go to the AEC EmployMe login page and choose ‘Continue with Digital Identity’.

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