- Build + scale new international student acquisition channels to grow enrolments
- Turn your relationships and ideas into real recruitment growth
- Enjoy a hands-on role with national and international reach

Be Bold. Belong. Be More. At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you. A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale.

This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Build new pathways. Create connections. Shape the future of international student recruitment.

Southern Cross University is looking for a proactive and commercially minded relationship builder to grow our international student recruitment pipeline across Australia and Oceania.

Reporting to the Director, Global Marketing and Recruitment, you'll lead regional recruitment strategy, develop student acquisition channels and establish partnerships with schools, TAFE and VET providers, higher education institutions and pathway partners. You'll also oversee recruitment targets, budgets, marketing activity and partnership performance to drive sustainable enrolment growth.

This is an influential, hands-on business development role for someone who can turn market intelligence and relationships into recruitment outcomes. Working closely with Recruitment, Admissions, Marketing and Faculty teams, you'll identify opportunities, strengthen our presence in key markets and build partnerships that support long-term growth.

If you're energised by meeting people, spotting opportunities and building something new, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the University's international growth.

You will make an impact by:

- Building recruitment pathways through schools, TAFE, VET and university partners
- Developing relationships that grow direct student applications and enrolments
- Identifying new markets, partnerships and opportunities for student growth




- Working with internal stakeholders to shape recruitment strategies and pathways
- Managing recruitment targets, budgets and partnership performance

What You Will Bring You'll be a natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people, opening doors and turning conversations into opportunities. Confident engaging with stakeholders across education and industry, you'll build relationships that deliver mutual value. You may come from student recruitment, education, marketing, sales, business development or another relationship-driven environment. International education experience is valuable but not essential. What matters most is your ability to understand audiences, identify opportunities and develop creative approaches to achieving results.

Proactive, curious and commercially minded, you'll bring fresh thinking and the initiative to turn ideas into outcomes. Working with the strategic guidance of the Director, Global Marketing and Recruitment, you'll have considerable autonomy to develop partnerships and progress initiatives while collaborating across teams and aligning with University priorities. You'll also be comfortable with regular travel, face-to-face engagement and occasional out-of-hours commitments.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

- Robust relationship management, networking and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in marketing, sales, recruitment, business development or education
- The ability to identify opportunities and develop strategies that deliver results
- Commercial awareness, negotiation skills and a focus on achieving targets
- A collaborative, adaptable approach and willingness to travel across Australia and Oceania

Why Southern Cross University SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more.



And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the , and the region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities.

Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is

- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
- HEW Level 8. The base salary ranges from $124,379 - $137,149 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $160,464.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Vivian Cormier

Email: [email protected]

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT 27 October 2026.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly address each selection criterion in the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to

#GC

📌 Manager, Recruitment Pathways (Australia & Oceania) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Southern Cross University
📍 Gold Coast