Australian HR Institute (AHRI)
Michelle Collett (MAHRI) currently serves as the Research & Advocacy Coordinator and 2023 AHRI Awards Coordinator at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI), where efforts focus on recognizing excellence in the HR profession. With extensive experience in learning and development, Michelle has previously held roles such as Learning and Development Advisor at City West Water and Learning and Development Coordinator at Hobsons Bay City Council, among others. Involvement in professional organizations includes serving as Co-Convenor of the Learning and Development Special Interest Group at LGPro VIC. Michelle's academic background includes a Diploma in Training Design and Development from RMIT University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management) from Swinburne University of Technology, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from VECCI.
Australian HR Institute (AHRI)
The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) is the national association representing human resource and people management professionals. We have around 20,000 members from Australia and across the globe. Whether you want to develop your career, get HR support, stay in touch with the latest industry developments, or help to grow the HR and management skills of your team, AHRI membership is for you. AHRI provides education and training services in HR, people management and business skills; produces world-class conferences; and holds seminars and networking opportunities all over Australia – including our biggest annual event – the AHRI National Convention. AHRI also sets standards through accreditation of HR qualifications at universities across Australia, conducts research into people management practices, and assists governments in the development of policy and legislation that affects people at work. AHRI is owned by its members and governed by a Board of Directors with a Council of State Presidents that comprises an elected president representing each state and territory of Australia. AHRI acknowledges the HR experience of its members with a member certification program and commends excellence in HR practice across Australia through a number of awards programs. AHRI hosts a thriving group on LinkedIn, which you can find here: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=79353