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 Chandler Macleod is recruiting for a School Director role connected to EF International Language Campus in Perth, WA. This position combines education leadership with operational and commercial responsibility in an international education environment serving international students from around the world. Reporting to the Executive Director, Sydney & Perth, the successful candidate will oversee campus operations, student experience, people leadership and financial performance. The role is suited to an experienced leader with strong operational capability, customer focus and experience managing teams in education or service-oriented environments.

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





Oversee academics and educational delivery

Support operational planning and execution

Requirements

Experience leading a business unit, operational function or customer-facing organisation

Demonstrated success managing and developing teams

Solid commercial acumen and budget management experience

Proactive, visible and hands-on leadership style

Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilityExperience in General Manager or Operations Director leadership roles is highly regarded

Experience within international education or student services environments is highly regarded

Experience in hospitality, hotel or tourism management is highly regarded

Experience managing residential accommodation or student housing operations is highly regarded

Experience in multi-site or multifunctional operational leadership is highly regarded WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the delivery of education and student services for international students studying in Australia. Strong leadership in an international campus environment helps maintain quality education, operational performance and a positive student experience. The position also contributes to collaboration across international teams while supporting campus growth, compliance and community culture. Effective operational leadership can directly influence both student outcomes and organisational performance.

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📌 School Director | General Manager | International Education Leadership (Perth)
🏢 Uniglobal Technologies
📍 Perth