"Global Education & Exchange Partner"

Job Description:

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Annual base salary from $122,628– $136,449 (HEW 8) plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Full time, continuing role based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.
• Supportive, collaborative team with hybrid working arrangement.

About The Role

The Global Education & Exchange Partner plays a pivotal role within Graduate Futures, providing subject matter expertise and strategic guidance in Global Education and Exchange. Reporting to the Manager, Experiential Education, you will contribute to the design, optimisation, and enhancement of programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with Macquarie University's strategic objectives and the evolving needs of students and stakeholders.

You’ll also manage relationships and provide support to academic staff within and across Faculties, including Course Directors, and Unit Convenors.

This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, insight, and impact—helping shape transformative global education experiences for students.

What You Will Do

• Advises Faculties on embedding global education into curricula, including exchange programs, field schools, study tours, scholarship programs and international partnerships.
• Contribute to the development of plans and initiatives within Global Education and Exchange, bringing your subject matter expertise to inform program design and optimisation.
• Oversee mobility grant and OS-HELP payments, ensuring audits are conducted in a timely manner.
• Provide tailored advice to Faculties, partnering with academic leaders to enhance program delivery.
• Offer strategic guidance to support evidence-based decision-making and ensure alignment with Faculty goals.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and best practices, integrating insights into program development.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform program enhancements and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth.
• Strengthen partnerships across community, government, and industry to enrich offerings and create meaningful experiential opportunities for students.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field supporting expertise in Global Education and Exchange.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and optimising programs within global education and exchange.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess effectiveness and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build relationships and provide advice to senior academic staff.
• A proactive approach to staying informed on trends and applying insights to drive program innovation.

Please note that this role requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Role Specific Enquiries:

Please reach out to Min Paing, Manager, Experiential Education min.paing@mq.edu.au

Applications Close

: 5 December 2025, at 11:59pm AEST

We reserve the right to progress or decline applications at our discretion and may close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

05/12/2025 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.