Full-time,Continuing position
Salary HEW10C+ 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at theMelbourne CBDcampus,and hybrid ways of working
About the Role
This role within the Global Student Recruitment team has overall responsibility to lead the InternationalStudentRecruitmentteam andmanage the performance of the RMITagentnetwork.
The roleis responsible forguiding the development and implementation of strategies and systems designed to ensure enrolment targets are achieved across all regions and the teamoperateswithin budget, whilstprovidinghigh-level strategic advice to senior management and senior University stakeholderson all aspects of international student recruitment.
In addition to leading the International Recruitment team the role isrequiredto liaise with various internal and external stakeholders toassistin the development of strategic initiatives to increase RMIT University’s international profile and expand its international operations.
The role will work across the Engagement Portfolio; other parts of the University and with RMIT’sagentnetwork and partners to ensure international recruitment activities are coordinated and aligned with the University’s strategy.
The position isrequiredto undertake efficient and effective management of the human,financialand physical resources of the recruitment team, including a balanced group budget which meets the Universities'financial managementrequirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution oftheinternational student recruitment strategy,ensuring alignment withUniversitystrategic priorities and achievement of commencing load targets through integrated, high-impact global promotional and conversion activities.
Provide strategic leadership of the International Student Recruitment function, driving performance, capability development, and delivery of measurable recruitment outcomes across markets.
Oversee workforce planning, staffmanagementand budget governance, ensuring resources are effectively deployedin accordance withUniversitypolicies anddeliveringoptimalreturn oninvestment
Lead the development andoptimisationof international recruitment communications,toolsandcampaigns, ensuring high-quality, consistent, andtimelyinformation supports prospective student engagement and conversion across all markets.
Build andsustain high-level strategicrelationships with internal seniorstakeholders, ensuringinternational recruitment strategies arefullyaligned to institutionaldirection, academicpriorities, and global engagementobjectives
Produce high-level strategic reporting, analysis and recommendations on international recruitmentperformance, marketintelligence, scholarships, sponsorships, andenrolment trendsto inform executive decision-making and policy direction.
Ensure compliance, governance, and continuous improvement of international recruitment policies, processes and systems, strengthening quality assurance and operational effectiveness across all recruitment activities.
Lead and managestrategic external partnerships and networks, includinginternational agents, government partners, education providers, and key global stakeholders,maximiseinstitutional reach,reputationand commercial outcomes
About You
To be successful in this position,you’llhave a strong breath ofInternationalTertiary Education sectorexperienceof driving,developingand implementinginternational recruitmentsalesstrategies, ideally inSouth EastAsia, SouthAsiaandChina.
You will also have:
Strongtrack recordof managing human, financial and other resources, particularly developing,guidingand motivating teams.
High level understanding of international education in Australia and overseas as well as currentchallenges facing Australian and foreign institutions, including broaderinternationalisationissues.
Demonstratedexperience in influencing,developingand implementing policy, ensuring adherence toorganisationguidelines and/or government legislation.
Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with a range of people across and external to the University and in a wide range of cultural and social contexts.
Sophisticated cross-cultural understanding and awareness anddemonstratedability to work and represent the university in diverse countries, and to deliver outcomes to the satisfaction of clients from different countries and cultures.
Highly developed diagnostic,analyticaland conceptual skills toidentifyand drive creative solutions and practical implementation strategies.
Well-developed marketing, communication, market intelligence skills, anddemonstratedskill in using that information toidentifybusiness opportunities.
Understanding of the international higher education environment
Postgraduatedegreeorrelevant experience
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police CheckExtensive international travel will berequired
About thePortfolio
The Engagement Portfoliois responsible forprotecting and enhancing RMIT's international brand and reputation and working collaboratively across colleges and portfolios to deliver RMIT's strategic priorities. The portfolio oversees core strategic functions including corporate communications, global marketing, global student recruitment, market insights, fundraising to support teaching, learning and research, and engagement with our alumni and philanthropic communities.
To Apply
Pleasesubmityour CVand covering letteraddressing the Key Selection Criteriaforthis position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contactBianca Jenkinsvia emailbianca.jenkins@rmit.edu.au.
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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