The connection layer of the HE Sector family.
A verified directory and marketplace connecting higher education providers, professionals, consultants, suppliers, partners and service organisations.
Who the directory serves
Providers, consultants, suppliers, employers, professionals and partners.
Whether you are selecting a consultant, procuring a platform, appointing a board member, filling a role or exploring a transaction — the directory exists so the sector can find verified capability fast.
Why verification matters
The directory's hallmark is the verified badge: information checks across business identity, business registration, provider registration, professional credentials, accreditation and insurance, plus reference checks and a service capability review — renewed annually.
What the HE Sector Directory does not provide.
Clear boundaries protect the directory's independence — and yours.
- Editorial news reporting
- Awards judging
- Regulatory accreditation
- Unverified claims presented as fact
- Paid rankings disguised as independent assessments
- Legal or regulatory endorsement of listed organisations
Three sites, three missions.
News belongs to The HE Sector. Recognition belongs to HE Sector Awards. Connection belongs here.
| Website | Primary function | Main audience |
|---|---|---|
| The HE Sector | News, publications, intelligence, events and professional learning | Executives, academics, regulators, professionals and sector stakeholders |
| HE Sector Awards | Recognition, nominations, judging and awards events | Providers, leaders, academics, researchers, staff and students |
| HE Sector Directory | Verified listings, search, marketplace, opportunities and connections | Providers, consultants, suppliers, employers, professionals and partners |
Part of the CAQA Groups family.
The HE Sector Directory is a Career Calling International initiative — explore the whole family from the launcher at the top of every page.
An independent directory — not a provider or regulator.
The HE Sector Directory is an independent listing and marketplace platform. Listings and verification indicate information checks only and do not constitute endorsement, accreditation, or regulatory approval. The Directory is not a higher education provider, university, institute or regulator.
Part of the CAQA Groups family — a Career Calling International initiative (ABN 53 162 651 238). This affiliation is a corporate/marketing relationship only and does not make CAQA, the Directory or any related brand a registered higher education provider, university, institute or regulator.