Australia - International Student Market
822K inbound students *****) +10%
1. China 168K
2. India 128K
3. Nepal 57K
4. Vietnam 33K
5. Malaysia 26K
3 international branch campuses in Australia
OVERVIEW Australian Catholic University is seeking a Director, Global Operations to help shape acu's next phase of international engagement.
This full time, fixed-term five-year appointment is based at the North Sydney or Melbourne campus and reports to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global.
The role focuses on delivering strategic global priorities connected to Vision **** through leadership of international operations, partnerships, and institutional initiatives.
The position brings together operational leadership and strategic oversight across education partnerships, offshore activities, transnational education, and international engagement initiatives.
The successful candidate will contribute to the university's global ambition by supporting governance, implementation planning, and relationship development across multiple international contexts.
Key responsibilities
Shape acu's international engagement strategy under Vision ****
Provide operational leadership across global initiatives
Support governance and implementation planning activities
Oversee risk management connected to international operations
Lead work related to education partnerships and international partnerships
Support offshore activities and transnational education initiatives
Develop international relationships and markets




Contribute to initiatives connected to the Rome campus
Support engagement linked to the Human Flourishing Centre in Indonesia
Report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global on operational and strategic matters
Requirements
Institutional expertise relevant to international operations and engagement
Experience supporting or delivering global initiatives
Capability to contribute to implementation planning and governance activities
Understanding of risk oversight in an international education environment
Ability to develop partnerships and international relationships
Capacity to support transnational education and offshore activities WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the delivery of a major university vision focused on global education and international engagement.
Effective leadership in this position can help strengthen partnerships, expand institutional collaboration, and shape long-term international initiatives across campus locations and overseas activities.
Bonus: Application advice
Highlight experience leading international or global operations within higher education
Demonstrate examples of successful partnerships and cross-border engagement
Provide evidence of governance, planning, and operational leadership experience
Tailor your application to the university's international education priorities
Show familiarity with managing complex stakeholder relationships across campus and international settings
Emphasize experience supporting strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes
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