School Director | General Manager | International Education Leadership

EF International Language Campus, Perth WA

Exclusive opportunity managed by Chandler Macleod

Are you a proven operational leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, developing high-performing teams and driving commercial success?

Chandler Macleod is proud to partner with EF Education First, one of the world's largest and most respected international education organisations, to appoint a School Director for its Perth campus.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a dynamic international education business that welcomes students from around the globe. Combining the scope of a General Manager role with the purpose-driven impact of education, you will take ownership of the overall performance, culture and growth of the school.

About EF Education First

At EF, we believe the world becomes a better place when people try to understand one another.

For over 60 years, EF has been helping students explore the world through language, travel, cultural exchange and education. Every year, thousands of international students choose EF to improve their English, immerse themselves in Australian culture and create lifelong memories.

Based in Perth, this well-established campus has strong foundations, a committed team and an exciting opportunity for a leader who can elevate performance while preserving an exceptional student experience.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director, Sydney & Perth, you will lead all aspects of the Perth school's operations, performance and people strategy.





This is far more than a traditional education leadership position. We are seeking a commercially minded business leader who thrives in customer-focused environments and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution.

You will oversee

- Student experience and customer satisfaction
- Academics and educational delivery
- Student welfare and accommodation services
- Team leadership, engagement and development
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
- Budget management and financial performance
- Operational planning and execution
- Campus culture and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaboration with global EF stakeholders to support sustainable growth

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the overall operation and performance of the Perth campus
- Create an exceptional end-to-end student experience
- Build, coach and develop a high-performing leadership team
- Drive accountability, ownership and operational excellence
- Manage budgets, resources and financial outcomes
- Ensure strong accommodation, welfare and student services operations
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
- Partner with international stakeholders to support growth objectives




- Foster a positive, inclusive and customer-focused culture

About You

- Experience leading a business unit, operational function or customer-facing organisation
- Demonstrated success managing and developing teams
- Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience
- A proactive, visible and hands-on leadership style
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement capability

Highly Regarded Experience

- General Manager or Operations Director leadership experience
- International education or student services environments
- Hospitality, hotel or tourism management
- Residential accommodation or student housing operations
- Multi-site or multifunctional operational leadership

Why Join EF?

- Lead a globally recognised education organisation
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of international students
- Enjoy significant autonomy and end-to-end business ownership
- Work within a diverse and multicultural environment
- Join a purpose-driven organisation with solid global career opportunities
- Be part of a business that values innovation, personal growth and cultural exchange

Apply Now

If you are a General Manager, Operations Leader, Hospitality Executive, Education Leader or Service Business Manager looking for an opportunity where you can combine people leadership, operational excellence and commercial responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Chandler Macleod Recruitment today.

📌 School Director | General Manager | International Education Leadership (Perth)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Perth