About the Role
As Director, Global Future Students, you will provide high-level leadership in developing and executing Curtin's international student recruitment and global mobility strategies. You will be responsible for overseeing recruitment activities across diverse international markets, ensuring the development of effective marketing strategies, refining admissions processes, and managing key partnerships with recruitment agents and external organisations.
You will report directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global (DVCG), playing an essential role in driving Curtin's international growth and diversification goals, working closely with senior leadership, academic faculties, and external stakeholders to ensure the University remains at the forefront of global student recruitment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Provide input to the DVCG Portfolio and lead the development and implementation of Curtin's international student recruitment and mobility strategies. Monitor and report on progress against international student growth and diversification KPIs.
* Curtin Global Marketing & Recruitment: Lead the success of Curtin's unified global marketing, recruitment, admissions, and mobility strategies, including the development and monitoring of related policies, procedures, and best practices.
* International Student Growth: Ensure alignment with Curtin's strategic goals by driving international student recruitment efforts across all global markets. Oversee the development and management of business relationships with agents, recruiters, sponsors, and mobility partners.
* University Strategy & Global Positioning: Support DVCG in the development and review of Curtin's Global Positioning Strategy, ensuring alignment with broader university strategic planning processes.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with academic faculties, University committees, and the Global Governance and Compliance Team to address international issues affecting recruitment, admissions, and mobility. Contribute to discussions on revenue forecasts and strategic global expansion.
* Compliance & Legal Leadership: Ensure that Curtin's international student recruitment operations meet all relevant legislative requirements, including those of ESOS, SSVF, and TPS. Collaborate with the Global Governance and Compliance Team to maintain the highest standards in student visa processing and compliance.
* Staff Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor teams across international recruitment, admissions, and global mobility. Provide strategic guidance and foster a positive, high-performance culture through regular staff engagement, professional development, and performance reviews.
* Financial & Resource Management: Engage in strategic budget forecasting, financial planning, and staffing, in close collaboration with Finance and PAC functional areas. Negotiate competitive agreements with partners and suppliers to support recruitment and mobility activities within budget.
* Representation & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Curtin University and the Global portfolio at national and international forums, conferences, and industry events, while building and maintaining strategic networks to support global student recruitment and mobility goals.