Director, Global Marketing and Recruitment

Gold Coast City

Director, Global Marketing and Recruitment Lead a global marketing and recruitment team to effectively design and execute student recruitment plans

Competitive renumeration on offer

Based at Gold Coast or Lismore. Generous relocation assistance is available

About us Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity The Director of Global Marketing and Recruitment is a key member of the Vice President (Future Students and Outreach) leadership team and reports to the Executive Director, Global. This role entails leading the University's strategic international marketing and channel management functions, as well as managing crucial stakeholder relationships. The Director offers high-level guidance and support to faculty Executive Deans, the Academic Portfolio Office (APO), and other internal stakeholders to drive the achievement of the University's strategic objectives. Core responsibilities include:

Provide leadership and direction for international student recruitment to meet load and revenue targets.

Oversee education agents, channel partners, and recruitment contractors managed by Southern Cross Global.

Offer expertise in sales and marketing to enhance international student recruitment, branding, market intelligence, and online/digital communications.

Contribute to new product development and optimise the University's global positioning.

Manage recruitment staff, operations, and budgets to ensure successful recruitment of quality international students.

About you The preferred candidate will possess leadership experience in international student recruitment and business development with a track record in managing professional staff.

You will have extensive experience in developing strategies, implementing projects, and monitoring outcomes coupled with a strong understanding of Australian government regulations related to international students and the ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. In addition, the successful candidate will have the willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours.

A commitment to cultural diversity, knowledge of current trends in the Australian education sector, and familiarity with equity and workplace health and safety principles are also essential.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

This is a full-time, continuing position based at our Lismore or Gold Coast campus. Generous relocation assistance is available.

An attractive salary package will be offered to the preferred candidate and negotiated at the point of offer.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the candidate booklet by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information Additional information is available in the candidate booklet or by contacting:

Name: Ms Kristy Ansell, HR Manager (Recruitment)

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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