International Business Development Manager - Southeast Asia

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• International Directorate
• CQUniversity Sydney or Melbourne
• Higher Education Worker Level 8
• Total Remuneration $130,788 to $146,195 pa (including salary of $110,518 to $123,537 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The International Directorate sits in the Student Success Division and is responsible for CQUniversity Australia's international activity. The priority focus of the operations is recruiting international students to the University, with the Directorate also responsible for several other functions including recruitment, agent governance, agency and academic partnerships, marketing and communications and campaigns, international student enquiry and admissions management, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. 

CQUniversity is looking for a driven and strategic International Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will spearhead marketing, recruitment, and partnership initiatives, ensuring successful student enrolments and business growth for the University in this key region.

This leadership role requires an individual with strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for expanding international opportunities for the university. The position will be responsible for leading a team focused on the entire international student lifecycle, from recruitment to enrolment, ensuring the achievement of regional student enrolment and business development targets.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the strategy and execution of student recruitment, conversion, and partnership development for Southeast Asia.
• Manage an international recruitment team, set performance targets, and drive results.
• Represent CQUniversity at major recruitment events and collaborate with global partners.
• Provide strategic advice and performance data to senior leadership to optimise enrolment outcomes.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• Hybrid work arrangement negotiable
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• A relevant degree with 4+ years of experience in international student recruitment or business development.
• Proven success in international student recruitment and achieving targets in a complex, competitive environment.
• High level skills in consulting, negotiating and communicating professionally with a range of people at all levels and from diverse cultures both internally and externally.
• Strong leadership, communication, and sales skills.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and experience managing academic partnerships.
• Occasional travel and working outside of standard business hours to maintain international relationships.
• Fluency in one or more Southeast Asian languages. (Desirable)

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday 3 April 2025. 

  
Job Requisition ID: 5817

Contact Details: 

Mahdi Shariatian

0487 435 029

m.shariatian@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.