Australia - International Student Market 822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW Southern Cross University is seeking a Manager, Recruitment Pathways (Australia & Oceania) to support international student recruitment growth through partnership development and strategic engagement. Reporting to the Director, Global Marketing and Recruitment, this role focuses on building recruitment pathways, strengthening institutional relationships, and identifying new opportunities across Australia and Oceania. The position is a full-time, continuing role based at the Gold Coast campus in Queensland, with regular travel required. The role combines business development, stakeholder engagement, recruitment strategy, and partnership management. Candidates from student recruitment, marketing, education, sales, or other relationship-driven environments are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

Build recruitment pathways through schools, TAFE, VET and university partners

Develop relationships that grow direct student applications and enrolments

Identify recent markets, partnerships and opportunities for student growth

Work with internal stakeholders to shape recruitment strategies and pathways

Manage recruitment targets, budgets and partnership performance

Lead regional recruitment strategy across Australia and Oceania

Develop student acquisition channels

Establish partnerships with schools, higher education institutions and pathway partners

Oversee marketing activity related to recruitment and partnerships

Collaborate with Recruitment, Admissions, Marketing and Faculty teams

Strengthen Southern Cross University's presence in key markets

Use market intelligence and relationships to support recruitment outcomes

Requirements

Strong relationship management, networking and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience in marketing, sales, recruitment,



business development or education

Ability to identify opportunities and develop strategies that deliver results

Commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Focus on achieving targets

Collaborative and adaptable approach

Willingness to travel across Australia and Oceania

Comfortable with face-to-face engagement and occasional out-of-hours commitments

Ability to work with autonomy while collaborating across teams

Proactive, curious and commercially minded approach

International education experience is valuable but not essential

Australian or Current Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or current working rights in Australia for the full duration of the appointment

Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role contributes directly to the university's international growth strategy by expanding recruitment pathways and strengthening educational partnerships. Effective pathway development and stakeholder engagement can improve student access, support enrolment growth, and build long-term regional and institutional connections. The position also supports collaboration across recruitment, admissions, marketing, and academic teams, helping align institutional priorities with market opportunities in Australia and Oceania.

Bonus: Application advice

Tailor your cover letter carefully and address each selection criterion clearly using examples from your experience

Highlight measurable outcomes related to partnerships, recruitment growth, stakeholder engagement or business development

Emphasise experience working across multiple teams or managing external relationships in education or commercial settings

Demonstrate your understanding of recruitment strategy, market development, and partnership management

If you have international education experience, explain how it relates to pathway development or student recruitment outcomes

Be prepared to discuss your approach to building long-term partnerships and identifying new market opportunities

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