This role within the Global Student Recruitment team has overall responsibility to lead the International Student Recruitment team and manage the performance of the RMIT agent network.
The role is responsible for guiding the development and implementation of strategies and systems designed to ensure enrolment targets are achieved across all regions and the team operates within budget, whilst providing high-level strategic advice to senior management and senior University stakeholders on all aspects of international student recruitment.
In addition to leading the International Recruitment team the role is required to liaise with various internal and external stakeholders to assist in the development of strategic initiatives to increase RMIT University’s international profile and expand its international operations.
The role will work across the Engagement Portfolio; other parts of the University and with RMIT’s agent network and partners to ensure international recruitment activities are coordinated and aligned with the University’s strategy.
The position is required to undertake efficient and effective management of the human, financial and physical resources of the recruitment team, including a balanced group budget which meets the Universities' financial management requirements.
Lead the development and execution of the international student recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with University strategic priorities and achievement of commencing load targets through integrated, high-impact global promotional and conversion activities.
Provide strategic leadership of the International Student Recruitment function, driving performance, capability development, and delivery of measurable recruitment outcomes across markets.
Lead the development and optimisation of international recruitment communications, tools and campaigns, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and timely information supports prospective student engagement and conversion across all markets.
Build and sustain high-level strategic relationships with internal senior stakeholders, ensuring international recruitment strategies are fully aligned to institutional direction, academic priorities, and global engagement objectives.
Produce high-level strategic reporting, analysis and recommendations on international recruitment performance, market intelligence, scholarships, sponsorships, and enrolment trends to inform executive decision-making and policy direction.
Ensure compliance, governance, and continuous improvement of international recruitment policies, processes and systems, strengthening quality assurance and operational effectiveness across all recruitment activities.
Lead and manage strategic external partnerships and networks, including international agents, government partners, education providers, and key global stakeholders, maximise institutional reach, reputation and commercial outcomes.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have a strong breadth of International Tertiary Education sector experience of driving, developing and implementing international recruitment/sales strategies, ideally in South East Asia, South Asia and China.
Strong track record of managing human, financial and other resources, particularly developing, guiding and motivating teams.
Well-developed marketing, communication, market intelligence skills, and demonstrated skill in using that information to identify business opportunities.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. Extensive international travel will be required.
The Engagement Portfolio is responsible for protecting and enhancing RMIT's international brand and reputation and working collaboratively across colleges and portfolios to deliver RMIT's strategic priorities. The portfolio oversees core strategic functions including corporate communications, global marketing, global student recruitment, market insights, fundraising to support teaching, learning and research, and engagement with our alumni and philanthropic communities.
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteriafor this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Bianca Jenkins via email [email protected].
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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