AHEIA Awards 2026
The AHEIA Australian Higher Education Awards recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of professional staff within Australia's higher education sector. Nominations are now open.
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As the industry association for Australian higher education, we deliver specialised training that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities within our sector. Our comprehensive suite of programs spans three essential capability pillars:
- Workplace Relations Excellence: Essential foundations in workplace relations and investigation skills to help you navigate the higher education employment landscape effectively.
- Management and Leadership Impact: Practical programs to build confident leaders and resilient teams, from new manager foundations through to advanced coaching and change management.
- Business and Technology Innovation: Contemporary skills in AI, data, design thinking,and user experience to help you drive innovation and enhance stakeholder experiences in your university.
Self-Paced | Team Training
Build professional investigation capabilities with this comprehensive program tailored for higher education and led by highly-experienced lawyers.
Learn to conduct robust and fair workplace investigations, mastering each stage from complaint receipt to report completion.
Recommended for university staff who manage or support workplace investigations and for professionals wanting to develop sound investigative capabilities.
AHEIA Conference 2026: Program Highlights
7 April 2026 | With the AHEIA Conference 2026 approaching, we're pleased to share an early look at what members can expect from this year's program.
Enterprise Bargaining 2026
6 April 2026 | 2026 - A big year for bargaining
Salary Database Available to Members
2 April 2026 | Did you know that AHEIA members have access to comprehensive salary pay rate data for the sector through the AHEIA website?
Advocacy Update: Advocacy and Media Engagement in Early 2026
1 April 2026 | AHEIA continues to actively advocate on behalf of the higher education sector, with multiple submissions made to government inquiries and policy reviews in 2026.
FTC exemption extended
29 October 2024 | AHEIA has secured an exemption from new fixed-term employment restrictions under the Fair Work Amendment Regulations 2024.
Sexual harassment book
21 October 2024 | FWC releases the Sexual Harassment Disputes Benchbook, designed to assist individuals in understanding sexual harassment cases.