School Director | General Manager | International Education Leadership EF International Language Campus, Perth WA

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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 energetic 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 solid 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 operationsMulti-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 strong global career opportunities

Be part of a business that values innovation, personal growth and cultural exchange

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