Post-nominals
Stand out from the crowd with your AHRI post-nominal: GAHRI
What is graduate membership (GAHRI)?
Graduate membership is a professional-level membership offered to support recent HR graduates in the first two years of their HR career. Graduate members receive all the professional level benefits at a subsidised rate including AHRI ProCover insurance and full access to member resources, development programs and networking opportunities to help you build a successful HR career. Please ensure you have a copy of your transcript or certificate to upload to the qualifications section of the application form.
Graduate membership offers recent HR graduates a professional level membership at the reduced annual fee. This is available for two years. At the completion of your two-year graduate membership, one of our member support team will be in contact to guide you through the most appropriate next level membership that will match your career status.
Minimum requirements
You can apply for graduate membership, if you have graduated from an HR relevant qualification (at Bachelor degree level or higher) within the last two years.
If you have four or more years' HR work experience, this membership level is not for you.
Apply now
To apply for your AHRI Graduate membership, you must provide proof of your graduation (e.g. academic transcript, certificate or testamur).
Step 1: Application and payment
You can apply online and pay by credit card, and a receipt will be automatically emailed to you. Either:
- Apply now and set up automatic monthly direct debit (Australian residents only), or
- Apply now and pay annually
Step 2: Your member profile
Your new AHRI membership profile will be created with your personal and employment/study details. Please note your username and password so you can use them to access members-only webpages once your application is completed.
Step 3: Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email and welcome pack after your application has been reviewed and approved (up to 14 working days). If your application does not meet requirements, you will be contacted with a recommendation.
Contact us
Have questions about becoming a member or having trouble joining online? Call 03 9918 9230 to speak to a Member Career Partner or email enquiries@ahri.com.au
Benefits of GAHRI membership:
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Career Development
Resources
Insurance
Other
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Networking and events
Build your networks and knowledge at local network forums, conferences and national events, with special member rates.
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HR Resources and Research
Stay up to date on news, opinion and research with HRM magazine, Gartner publications and the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
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AHRI:ASSIST
Access online HR resources including checklists, guidelines and policy templates, and the email support service Ask AHRI
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Australian Unity Health Insurance
AHRI members receive a special discount on Australian Unity health insurance
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Join the mentoring program
Advance your career by becoming a mentee with the nine-month AHRI mentoring program.
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Insurance cover
Professional members are covered up to $10 million with AHRI ProCover professional indemnity insurance
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Professional development
Hone your skills and expertise with HR and leadership courses, elearning, webinars and in-house training at special member rates
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Join the AHRI Members Lounge
Join in the discussion at this exclusive, members-only LinkedIn group to stay connected to the profession, and each other.
FAQs
- I have (or nearly have) graduated from my course. What membership is available to me?
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Graduate membership (GAHRI) has all the benefits of our full professional membership but at a great introductory rate. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for graduate membership you might also consider professional member (MAHRI) or Affiliate membership.
- How long can I be a graduate member for?
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Graduate membership is available for two years. At the completion of your two-year graduate membership, one of our member support team will be in contact to guide you through the most appropriate next level membership that will match your career status.
- What payment methods can I use to pay my membership fee?
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AHRI accepts Visa, MasterCard, Diners or American Express when paying your annual membership fee. You can also pay over the phone (03 9918 9230) by providing your credit card details, by cheque made payable to AHRI or by EFT payment.
Alternatively, Australia based members can set up automatic monthly direct debit via select credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). For more information on this payment method, please call us on (03) 9918 9230 or email enquiries@ahri.com.au.
- What are the terms and conditions of my membership?
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View online the full terms and conditions of your membership.
- Cannot remember your username or password? Or has it been more than two years since you were last an active member?
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Email enquiries@ahri.com.au with as much information as you can to help us identify your previous membership record. If you were an active AHRI member fewer than two years ago, we will issue you with a renewal notice.
If you were an active AHRI member more than two years ago, you will need to complete a new membership application and provide supporting documents.
- How long does a membership period run for?
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Membership is for 12 months from the date of application or renewal. Your renewal date is rounded to the closest end of the month. For example, If you apply on or before 15 November, your renewal date is 31 October in the following year; or if you apply after 15 November your renewal date will be 30 November.
- How do I use post-nominal letters and why should I use them?
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Post-nominal letters (also known as designatory letters) are a set of letters that are included after your name to indicate your qualifications, honours or accreditation.
AHRI professional members are able to include their AHRI membership level as a post-nominal. This is a short-hand way of indicating to others that you have been assessed by AHRI and have achieved a particular membership level based on this assessment.
AHRI encourages all professional members who are entitled to use post-nominals to do so, thus proudly demonstrating your professional standing and credibility, and improve your career prospects. Post-nominal letters are typically included on business cards, resumes and CVs and are increasingly being included in email signatures.
You may use more than one post-nominal after your name. Here are two examples:
1) Jane Smith PhD, FAHRI (Jane has a PhD and is a Fellow of AHRI).
2) John Smith BBus (HRMgt)Hons, MAHRI (John has a Bachelor of Business in HR Management with honours, and is a professional member of AHRI).
- How often should I update my CPD record?
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AHRI recommends that you update your CPD record on a monthly basis, but you may choose to update your record more regularly.
- How quickly are membership applications processed?
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New affiliate and student member applications are processed right away once payment is received. Professional membership applications are processed within 1-2 business days.
- How will I know if my application has been approved?
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All upgrade applicants will be notified of the outcome via email when it has been approved. Upgrade packs will also be posted out (except for free student members upgrading to paid student members) and will include a new certificate of membership.