- Full-time leadership appointment until 21 September 2027
- Based at Curtin's Bentley Campus with engagement across our Global Campus networ
- Competitive Remuneration package, on campus gym, medical centre and more

Job Reference: 1695014 Help shape Curtin’s global connections through partnerships that create lasting educational, research and commercial impact. Curtin University is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join Global Curtin as Director of Global Partnerships. Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Global, this is a senior leadership role with visibility across University’s executive. This is an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience and contribute to the University’s international direction. Working with colleagues across Curtin and partners around the world, you will strengthen established relationships, pursue new opportunities and support the continued growth and impact of our Global Campus network. This position is being offered on a full-time, fixed term basis until 21 September 2027.

The Opportunity

As Director, Global Partnerships, you will lead the development and management of strategic relationships with universities, sponsor organisations, governments, non-profit organisations and industry partners. You will bring together academic priorities, commercial opportunities and local market knowledge to build sustainable partnerships that advance Curtin’s strategic objectives and international reputation.

A key focus will be building and strengthening the articulation arrangements and international partnerships that underpin Curtin’s Transnational Education (TNE) activity. Supported by a skilled team, you will develop sustainable partnerships that deliver lasting value for Curtin.

You will work closely with academic and professional leaders to turn opportunities into practical, well-governed initiatives, balancing ambition with quality, financial sustainability and effective risk management.

In this role, you will:

- Shape our global partnership strategy, identifying priority relationships and opportunities to strengthen Curtin’s international reach and impact.
- Lead partnership development and negotiations, securing agreements that deliver mutual value and protect the University’s interests.
- Advance TNE and Global Campus initiatives, providing strategic advice on new programs, commercial opportunities and potential campus activity.
- Connect people and opportunities across Curtin, enabling joint academic programs, dual degrees, research collaboration and student and staff exchanges.
- Guide sound decision-making,



overseeing business planning, due diligence, contracts, resources and partnership performance.
- Provide advice to senior leaders, translating complex market, policy and legislative requirements into explicit recommendations and University policy.
- Lead, develop and support the Global Partnerships teams, including TNE Partnerships and Sponsorship, setting direction, managing workload and resources, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

About you You are a thoughtful relationship builder who can bring people together around shared goals and navigate complex international environments with confidence and sound judgement. You combine strategic thinking with commercial awareness and a practical commitment to delivering outcomes.

You will bring

- A postgraduate qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of extensive experience, education and training.
- Experience in international or complex university programs, contract management and policy development, or transferable experience from a comparable area of the University.
- Experience developing business plans, proposals and agreements, alongside due diligence, risk assessment and partnership evaluation.
- The ability to develop policy that supports strategic priorities and responds to legislative requirements through consultation and negotiation.
- Strong leadership, business negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work effectively with international partners and government representatives.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, persuasive reports, proposals and submissions.
- Experience in TNE quality management and the delivery or administration of offshore programs will be highly regarded.

Role Requirements

- Interstate and overseas travel may be required, including to Curtin’s Global Campuses.
- You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered.
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Global Curtin Global Curtin provides University-wide leadership,



planning and coordination of Curtin’s international activities. The teams work connects global partnerships, international recruitment and admissions, student sponsorship, pathways, policy and compliance to support the University’s global ambitions. For more information, please visit: https://central-int.curtin.edu.au/engage/global-engagement/one-curtin/

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

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Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role and how your background aligns with the selection criteria noted above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications via this email address and late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 8pm (AWST), Sunday 1 November 2026

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.

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