Ref 5291/22 Manager, International Mobility, Western Sydney International

• Full-time, Ongoing Position
• Remuneration: $123,297 to $136,873 p.a.
• Parramatta campus

Full-Time, Ongoing position
Parramatta campus

About Western Sydney University
Working at Western Sydney University means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is a research leader – with 85% of the University’s research being at or above world standard. We understand the key to your success is unlocking your true potential – just as we do with our students. Our 3,000 staff members work together to enable a dynamic, inclusive and innovative culture that is distinctly research-driven and student-centred.

About the Role
Western Sydney International is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Manager, International Mobility to work with our team.

The Manager, International Mobility develops, promotes, and implements mobility programs to meet mobility targets for Western Sydney University inbound and outbound student mobility programs. These include study abroad, student exchange, and short-term programs.  Working closely with Schools, the position continually expands and strengthens the range of mobility options and destinations, proposes ideas for innovative programs, promotes inclusion for Western students, and addresses barriers to participation.

This position undertakes regular, extended international economy travel to promote the University’s internationalisation objectives through international student mobility.

Western Sydney International is responsible for:

• increasing international student enrolments;
• managing visa risk and agent relationships;
• developing and managing international partnerships which facilitate international research partnerships, articulation, and outbound mobility;
• establishing offshore operations; and
• increasing outbound mobility.

About You
To be successful in this role you need to have degree in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated work history as a mobility or international education professional, with demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in a mobility environment, proven expertise in managing and coordinating people and projects, and excellent management skills and demonstrated experience within higher education in Australia, including knowledge of university international offices and their relationship to academic and administrative units within a university

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, please apply ensuring that you clearly address each selection criteria.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.

Benefits
Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• 17% super contributions
• Professional development opportunities

HEW Level 8 $123,297 to $136,873 p.a. (comprising Salary of $104,187 to $115,659 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Jo Byng, Director, International Strategy, Mobility and Operations via phone  (02) 9685 9163 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Tuesday 4 October 2022.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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