Lead, International Projects & Partnerships

(HE07) $95,017 - $106,270 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Do you have proven negotiation skills and an ability to influence others? We have a continuing opportunity for a Lead, International Projects & Partnerships.

Working under limited direction and reporting to the Director, International Recruitment, the Lead, International Projects & Partnerships plays an integral role supporting new and existing partnerships in developing recruitment and engagement strategies across international articulation partners, high schools and sponsors.

This role heavily focusses on nurturing and growing key external relationships, strengthening new and existing networks and identifying new opportunities in the international market to support the university’s strategic plan and international recruitment priorities.

There may be some requirement to travel interstate and overseas, and attend recruitment activities or events as required.

To be successful you will need:

• Current knowledge of higher education issues and demonstrated experience in international student recruitment.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide authoritative advice, express complex matters in an accurate and concise form and manage complex relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to establish complex strategic partnerships with university, government and stakeholder groups, especially in cross cultural settings.
• Proven negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to influence others at more senior levels.
• Project management experience in a complex, dynamic, high -volume operating environment with close attention to detail and evidence of outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful operational plans, including management of budgets.
• Proven planning and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment developing a culture of outstanding customer service and continuous improvement. 

The ability to speak a second language is highly desirable.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your division's broader role

The Division of External Engagement is committed to the University’s growth ambitions through best practice marketing, the generation of international opportunities, and the forging of deep industry, media and alumni connections.  
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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description in no more than 2 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, 5 February 2024 .

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Ivan Li
Director: International Recruitment (Acting)

Ph: (08) 8313 8065

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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