Careers at UniSC

• International | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 6, $90,038 - $97,437 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, Ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll drive development, execution, and evaluation of international student recruitment strategies, focusing primarily on the onshore market while supporting offshore activities across all regions.  Success is measured by meeting annual international student commencement targets and associated revenue, while demonstrating a clear return on investment. You’ll develop and maintain knowledge of international education pathways, qualifications, and market demand, providing valuable market intelligence and operational support related to strategic growth opportunities. You’ll also manage education agent performance, deliver specialist support for enquiry and conversion activities, and build strong stakeholder relationships to enhance UniSC’s global recruitment efforts.

Please note - This role requires occasional non-standard working hours, with potential restrictions on recreational leave during peak periods.

For more information, please visit us online: International

You will

• contribute to the development and implementation of market-specific international student recruitment strategies for allocated regions, regularly monitoring, reviewing and reporting on performance and return on investment;
• maintain up-to-date knowledge of international education pathways, academic qualifications, and market trends and provide regular insights and detailed reports on market conditions and strategic growth opportunities; and
• build and sustain strong, productive relationships with key stakeholders and oversee performance and training of education agents.

About you

You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to gather, interpret, and report on market intelligence and performance data to guide strategic decisions. With a proven ability to meet tight deadlines, achieve targets, and resolve problems independently, you demonstrate initiative, commitment, and self-motivation. Your excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, combined with expertise in cross-cultural collaboration, make you capable of representing the university effectively. Additionally, your outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities ensure you work well within teams while upholding the university’s brand integrity.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• expert knowledge of international student recruitment and/or admissions practices and ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures;
• ability to understand and interpret a range of source-country education systems, academic qualifications and factors influencing student decisions; 
• capability to identify and effectively respond to areas of operational risk in an agile manner; and
• demonstrated understanding of the Australian and international Higher Education sector including current issues and emerging trends in the governance and internationalisation of Higher Education.

Desirable

• fluency in a language other than English and of relevance to the regions of responsibility.  
• experience and expertise in the use of a CRM and Eloqua.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  International Business Development Coordinator.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. 

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 10 November 2024.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and cover letter (not to exceed one page), specifically addressing the region you are applying for, which will be reviewed in alignment to the selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Woendi Hampton
Director, International
Email: DirInt@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.