Senior Manager, International Operations

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 10 $136,609 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As the Senior Manager, International Operations you will:

• Lead the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Vice President, International and be responsible for the effective and efficient operations of the combined Deakin International functional units. Critically you will ensure that Deakin International has optimal connections with both Central Marketing, Student Services and the Deakin International Offshore network
• Provide high-level strategic advice informed by research and analysis to the Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice-President, International to support and enable the University to achieve its strategic goals
• Act as a senior ambassador for Deakin through representations to government, peak bodies, international partner institutions, industry and alumni
• Ensure that Deakin remains compliant with all government policy and regulations that apply to international students and provide status reports through Deakin’s governance bodies
• Ensure that Deakin remains compliant with all government policies and regulations that apply to international students including the ESOS Act and National Code, and provide status reports through Deakin’s governance bodies

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Proven expertise in the management of significant human and material resources
• Experience developing relationships and networks with government, industry, and non-government organizations and providers
• Experience coordinating or supporting the preparation or evaluation of Tenders, Partnership and Linkage grants, commercial opportunities, and funding requests
• Experience providing high-level advice and in negotiating or interpreting commercial agreements or contracts
• Experience in business development and/or the generation of new business opportunities in a tertiary environment

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact John Molony (Pro Vice-Chancellor and Vice President, International) via phone +61 3 924 45092 or email [email protected]   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Manager, International Operations.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 28 February 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised:13 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:28 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time