Job Description
KBA Global Education And Migration – Sydney NSW
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – KBA Global Education & Migration
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Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Company: KBA Global Education & Migration
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Reports To: Board of Directors / Managing Director
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Location: Head Office (Darwin / Sydney / Melbourne, Australia) with international oversight (Neb, Philippines)
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Employment Type: Full-time, Executive
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Executive Summary
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KBA Global Education & Migration is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of global expansion, operational excellence, and market leadership.
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Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will assume overall responsibility for strategic leadership, business operations across Australian and international branches,
university/institutional
partnership development, regulatory compliance (ESOS Act, Migration Agents Code of Conduct), and total financial performance.
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Primary Responsibilities & Strategic Objectives
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Strategic Leadership & Global Expansion
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Formulate and execute the 3 to 5-year global strategic plan to strengthen KBA Global's position as a premier international student recruitment and migration consulting firm.
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Identify new market opportunities, offshore recruitment channels, and strategic footprint expansions across Asia-Pacific and emerging markets.
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Lead, inspire, and align multi-country branch managers and operational teams across Australia, Nepal, and the Philippines toward unified company milestones.
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Operational & Multi-Branch Governance
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Oversee day-to-day operations across all domestic branches (Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart) and international offices.
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Standardize service delivery protocols for student counseling, visa application processing, and post-arrival support to maintain high client satisfaction rates.
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Drive digital transformation, leveraging CRM platforms, automated client pipelines,



and AI-enabled workflows to optimize lead conversion and administrative accuracy.
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Institutional Partnerships & University Relations
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Drive high-level business development and nurture strategic relationships with universities, TAFEs, registered training organizations (RTOs), and higher education providers across Australia and globally.
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Secure direct agent agreements, maximize institutional commission structures, and ensure KBA Global consistently meets or exceeds annual international student intake targets for partner institutions.
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Regulatory Compliance & Governance
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Ensure 100% organizational compliance with Australian federal and state regulatory frameworks, including the ESOS Act ****, National Code of Practice, OMARA regulations, and the Migration Agents Code of Conduct.
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Mitigate risk related to Genuine Student (GS) / Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) assessments, visa refusal rates, and institutional risk ratings across all onshore and offshore teams.
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Financial Management & P&L; Responsibility
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Own the global Profit & Loss (P&L;) statement, operating budgets, revenue growth targets, and capital allocations across all operational units.
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Implement robust revenue strategies combining education recruitment yields, onshore course transfers, general skilled migration, employer-sponsored visas, and ancillary client services.
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Deliver quarterly and annual performance reporting directly to the Board of Directors with transparent financial forecasts.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Student Recruitment Growth: *****% Year-on-Year increase in international student enrollments across global branches.
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Visa Compliance & Quality:



Maintain a visa grant rate above industry benchmark (>95%) with zero regulatory breaches.
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Partner Portfolio Expansion: Secure direct representation agreements with Tier-1 Australian universities and pathway providers.
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EBITDA & Revenue Yield: Achieve top-line revenue targets while improving overall operating profit margins.
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Branch Efficiency: Increase conversion rates from lead generation to enrollment across onshore and offshore branches.
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Professional Qualifications & Experience
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Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, International Business, Law, or a related discipline.
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Industry Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of senior executive leadership experience (CEO, COO, General Manager, or Regional Director) within the International Education, Student Recruitment, or Migration consultancy sector.
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Regulatory Mastery: Deep understanding of Australian higher education systems, CRICOS, ESOS Act, Australian Department of Home Affairs visa frameworks, and OMARA requirements.
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Track Record: Proven history of scaling multi-location or cross-border operations, driving conversion yields, and managing P&L; portfolios exceeding AUD $10M+.
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Network: Established relationships with Australian higher education institutions, university international offices, and offshore education networks.
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Core Competencies & Personal Attributes
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Strategic Visionary: Ability to anticipate shifts in migration policy, student visa settings, and global international education trends.
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Cross-Cultural Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading culturally diverse teams across onshore (Australia) and offshore (South Asia/Southeast Asia) locations.
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High Ethical Integrity: Unwavering commitment to consumer protection laws, ethical student recruitment practices, and transparent legal advice.
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Commercial Acumen: Solid negotiation capabilities with university partners, vendors, and strategic corporate alliances.
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📌 Chief Executive Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 KBA Global Education And Migration
📍 New South Wales