Careers at UniSC

• International Business Development | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 8, $115,240 - $130,514 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment with relocation assistance available

The Opportunity

Join UniSC as our International Business Development Manager and help shape the future of global engagement. In this strategic and high-impact role, you’ll lead international student recruitment across key regions, driving sustainable growth and strengthening UniSC’s presence in priority markets. You’ll develop and execute targeted business development strategies, foster international partnerships, and deliver data-driven insights to support informed decision-making.

Representing UniSC nationally and abroad, you’ll lead a high-performing team, manage diverse recruitment channels, and engage with international stakeholders with confidence and cultural intelligence. You’ll champion UniSC’s global vision, build meaningful relationships across borders, and ensure our recruitment strategies are aligned with emerging market trends and institutional goals. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for international education and global collaboration—we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please visit us online: International

You will

• drive strategic growth by developing and implementing international student recruitment strategies aligned with UniSC’s broader internationalisation goals;
• lead market analysis and insights, drawing from multiple data sources to identify trends, assess performance, and provide actionable advice to drive recruitment outcomes;
• represent UniSC internationally with professionalism and cultural competency, building high-impact relationships with education agents, government agencies, institutions, and other key stakeholders; and
• manage recruitment performance by overseeing a team of mobile staff and consultants, evaluating effectiveness, and ensuring a strong return on investment from all business development activities.

About you

You're a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of international education markets and a track record of delivering results. You bring energy, cultural awareness, and analytical strength to everything you do. A natural leader and communicator, you're comfortable managing high-performing teams and collaborating across time zones and cultures.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are self-motivated, solutions-focused, and skilled in navigating dynamic and complex environments to deliver on ambitious international student recruitment targets.

You will possess:

• Qualification (or progress toward completion) in a relevant field and extensive experience in international business development or international student recruitment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing region-specific business development plans leading to measurable student recruitment growth;
• Experience in leading high-performing, geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced, target-driven environment;
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting market intelligence and reporting against strategic goals;
• Effective budget and ROI management experience, with a clear understanding of cost-per-acquisition metrics and performance measurement;
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to manage diverse relationships and negotiate strategic partnerships;
• Deep knowledge of international education systems and qualification frameworks, along with established networks in government, scholarship bodies, and partner institutions; and
• Understanding of the Australian and international higher education landscape, including compliance with ESOS, TEQSA, and related internationalisation policies and frameworks.

Desirable:

• Fluency in a language other than English relevant to UniSC’s key international markets;
• Experience managing the performance of international recruitment partners including education agents and transnational education providers.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating for this position.

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 Manager

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. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 14 December 2025. 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

We will be reviewing applications and contacting suitable candidates throughout the duration of this advertisement. We strongly encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible.

We appreciate the interest shown by previous applicants. As your application has already been carefully considered during an earlier stage of this recruitment process, we kindly ask that previous applicants not reapply at this time.

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:

Sam Poulton
Associate Director, International (Business Development)
Telephone: +61 475 083 401
Email: spoulton@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 packaging options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.