- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Location: Adelaide - SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Melbourne - VIC, Sydney - NSW
- Salary: $121,755 - $136,267
THE ROLE:
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency responsible for the promotion and marketing of Australian education internationally.
Our client-focused Global Engagement Managers (GEMs) work with Austrade’s offshore network across 30+ markets and external partners to help Australian education businesses engage and expand internationally and to promote Australia’s quality education and training offerings to international students, parents and agents.
GEMs are trusted advisers to their clients, developing a deep understanding of their international ambitions and ensuring the services, insights and connections provided by Austrade deliver tangible value and support long-term export success in line with government priorities and global trends.
We are seeking an individual with a successful track record working in international education. You will bring experience building trusted relationships with education businesses, managing client portfolios, and engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders. You will possess a strong understanding of the competitive strengths of Australian international education providers, the opportunities and challenges associated with international expansion, and the commercial strategies, diversified delivery models and partnership approaches that enable education providers to succeed in global markets (including transnational education). You will also demonstrate strong project management capabilities, with experience leading complex initiatives, coordinating multiple stakeholders and delivering outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Austrade actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds for all of our roles.
Duties Include:
- Work with experts across Austrade to identify, target and assess clients in the international education sector seeking to expand internationally;
- Provide strategic advice and drive outcomes for clients by:
o Creating and delivering action plans with clients;
o Establishing and maintaining global networks and relationships;
o Managing relationships with key government and industry stakeholders;
o Using partnerships to strengthen the team;
o Maintaining and sharing sector knowledge with the team;
o Anticipating and responding to client needs and challenges, escalating where required;
o Maintaining detailed client records in our CRM system;
• Demonstrate client engagement, commercial acumen and consultative selling skills.
- Collaborate effectively with Senior GEMs, GEMs and colleagues across Austrade's domestic and international network to deliver outcomes and support Austrade's strategic objectives;
- Lead on sector-related projects and initiatives within the team and amongst broader Austrade networks;
- Contribute to a high-performing and collaborative team culture, sharing expertise and supporting colleagues to deliver collective outcomes;
- Represent Australia and Austrade in both corporate and government settings;
- Clearly articulate Austrade's services and value proposition to clients, partners and stakeholders.
- Understand the Government priorities and policy settings relating to the international education sector, providing relevant insights and advice;
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; and
- Contribute to the improvement of Austrade’s digital services.
While we are aware people will utilise AI tools to assist with job applications, we need to see the candidate’s authentic responses to help us make a true assessment of the applicants applying.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications close at
11.30pm, Sunday, 13 September 2026 (AEST).
ELIGIBILITY:
- Australian citizenship – our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.
- Security clearance – our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
- Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.
