Director, International Recruitment and Admissions Job in Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC – SEEK

Exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join Swinburne University’s Hawthorn Campus in a 5-year fixed-term position. The role offers an attractive salary with 17% super, as well as flexible and hybrid work options.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Director, International Recruitment and Admissions to develop and execute a comprehensive onshore international student recruitment strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving new student load and revenue targets, overseeing agent and partner performance, and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Improving admissions productivity will also be a key focus.
This role provides the opportunity to lead international recruitment and admissions activities at the Melbourne campuses and influence practices at other locations. Join us in shaping the future of international student recruitment and admissions at Swinburne University!
About You:
To be suitable for this role, you must have proven strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills with the ability to convert strategies into achievable work programs. Experience in growing international student demand and working in international student recruitment and admissions is essential. Strong leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to manage resources effectively, are also required.
Qualifications:
A relevant postgraduate qualification in business marketing or sales management, along with extensive relevant experience providing advice to senior management, is preferred. Equivalent combinations of relevant experience and/or education/training will also be considered.
About Swinburne University of Technology:
Swinburne Horizon 2025 outlines the university’s commitment to being a prototype of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The university aims to provide work experience for all learners, secure jobs for all graduates, and deliver tech solutions to all partners. Swinburne is dedicated to global best practice and encourages collaboration as One Swinburne.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and address the selection criteria in a candidate statement or separate document. The position description and application form can be found on Swinburne’s Jobs website. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check.
If you encounter any technical difficulties, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team.
Applications Close: Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave, and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Equity and Diversity:
Swinburne is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strive to make the recruitment process fair and equitable. If you require any accessibility or support accommodations, please contact us.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants:
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Support and information on our Indigenous strategies can be found in our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving International Student Employment Outcomes:
As a signatory of Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne aims to remove barriers to international graduate employment. International graduates are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant