OVERVIEW This role focuses on international student recruitment and marketing for an established ELICOS provider based in Sydney, with a strong emphasis on East Asian markets such as Japan and Korea. Working within a growing international recruitment team, the position combines relationship management, market development, and student recruitment activities. It is suited to professionals with experience in education recruitment who can operate across diverse cultural and regional contexts. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Recruit students by liaising with education agents both onshore and offshore. – Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with education agents, partner institutions, and businesses across Southeast Asia. – Serve as the primary contact for education agents and prospective students in targeted Southeast Asian regions. – Assist the Director/PEO in implementing marketing campaigns and promotional events tailored to diverse Southeast Asian markets. – Plan and execute international and interstate recruitment trips, including attendance at education fairs and exhibitions. – Collaborate with the marketing team to create culturally relevant materials such as brochures, flyers, and social media content for platforms popular in Southeast Asia. – Monitor competitor activity and recommend strategic pricing initiatives to support enrolment growth. – Consistently achieve recruitment targets for assigned regions. REQUIREMENTS – Proven track record in student recruitment or marketing with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. – Fluency in Korean, Japanese, or Taiwanese. – Previous experience in the education sector, with ELICOS, VET, or higher education experience preferred. – Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills. – High level of motivation and strong cultural awareness of the Asian business landscape. – Ability to work effectively under pressure. – Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student recruitment is central to the sustainability and growth of Australian education providers, particularly in the ELICOS sector. This role directly supports institutional enrolment outcomes by strengthening agent networks and improving market responsiveness. By contributing local market insight and cultural understanding, the position helps ensure recruitment strategies remain relevant and competitive across key Asian regions. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly outline your recruitment results, including markets covered, agent networks managed, and enrolment outcomes achieved. – Highlight your language proficiency with practical examples of how it has supported agent or student engagement. – Demonstrate your understanding of East Asian and Southeast Asian education markets and how strategies may differ by country. – Provide concrete examples of collaboration with marketing or admissions teams on campaigns or events. – Emphasize your flexibility and experience with travel, education fairs, and relationship management across borders. – Tailor your application to show alignment with English language programs and the ELICOS sector specifically.