Welcome to the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association


AHEIA Conference 2026

The annual AHEIA conference will be held in Adelaide 20-21 May, 2026.

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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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AHEIA Conference 2026

Training

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.

Featured Program

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.


Featured Member Updates


AHEIA Conference 2026: Sold Out

21 April 2026 | The AHEIA Conference 2026 has now sold out. We have a waitlist in case of cancellations available for AHEIA Members only.


AHEIA Media Release - Withdraw ‘untruthful’ Senate inquiry submission: Call

11 May 2026 | AHEIA has called on NTEU to withdraw its Senate inquiry submission on wage underpayment, describing the claims as misleading and factually inaccurate.


AHEIA submission to Senate inquiry on wage theft provisions

6 May 2026 | AHEIA has lodged a submission to the Senate inquiry into the operation of the wage theft provisions in the Fair Work Act, including subsection 327A(1).


AHEIA UniAnalytics 2026 Data Submission Now Open

7 May 2026 | AHEIA UniAnalytics 2026 data submission is now officially open. Click here to find out more.


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?