The Australian HR Capability Framework
Defining the capabilities, skills, knowledge and behaviours that underpin HR excellence
The benchmark for HR capability in Australia
The Australian HR Capability Framework is AHRI’s nationally recognised benchmark for HR capability. It defines the capabilities HR professionals need to succeed and provides a common standard for understanding, developing and strengthening HR capability.
The Framework underpins AHRI’s Individual Capability Assessment and HR Team Capability Assessment, enabling HR professionals and organisations to benchmark capability against the Australian HR profession.
Whether you’re planning your own professional development or building the capability of your HR team, the Framework provides the foundation for evidence-based development and long-term capability growth.
A shared standard for HR capability
HR capability looks different across roles, industries and organisations. The Australian HR Capability Framework provides a common language and structure to understand what effective HR practice looks like.
Start a team or individual assessment today to:
Understand current capability strengths
Identify development opportunities
Align learning and development with capability needs
Support workforce planning and future capability requirements
How the assessment works
The Australian HR Capability Framework provides the foundation for understanding the capabilities required across the HR profession. The assessments turn this framework into practical insights for individuals and teams.
Understand capability
Assess current capability, strengths and areas for development – at an individual or team level.
Identify priorities
Use your assessment results to identify capability gaps and development priorities.
Plan for development
Turn insights into targeted development actions aligned to individual or team goals.
Understand your capability.
Shape your future.
The Australian HR Capability Framework provides the map. AHRI’s capability assessments help you understand where you are today and identify the next steps to build capability for tomorrow.