"In Country Representative, Central Asia"

Job no: 493203

Work type: Contract Fixed Term

Location: Kazakhstan

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James Cook University is looking for an In Country Representative , Central Asia.

This is a 24 months , Contract for Service position (Service Agreement). If you are passionate about international education, marketing, and enjoy working with students, this might be the role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Regional Manager to design marketing strategies to recruit students from Kazakhstan
• Implement agreed strategies for the Kazakhstan market to achieve student enrolment targets
• Operate within the established budget provided for in country marketing
• Provide agent training and support to ensure agents operate in accord with JCU Australia's and Singapore's guidelines
• Build relationships with appropriate local institutions through on-going communication and attending events, fairs and exhibitions
• Provide monthly performance reports to the Reporting Manager
• Provide market intelligence to the Reporting Manager on marketing opportunities
• Manage personal workflows and work collaboratively within the diverse University environment
• Actively engaged Central Asian community at JCU Australia and Singapore
• Keep a diary of appointments

Key selection criteria:

• Bachelor level degree with a marketing major
• Able to speak and utilize Russian at expert level is a must
• Preferably someone who can speak Kazakh
• Strong communication and language skills
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Significant experience and expertise in education marketing
• Strong understanding of contemporary marketing methodology including the use of technology
• Well-developed skills in networking and building relationships
• Independent with the ability to work in a diligent, organised, proactive and methodical manner
• High level IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiar with The Australian Regulatory Framework, SSG EduTrust and Advertising Guidelines in Australia & Singapore preferred

Please send your application via https://careers.jcu.edu.sg/cw/en/listing

Closing date: 22 February 2026

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.

Advertised: 22 Jan 2026 Singapore Standard Time

Applications close: 22 Feb 2026 Singapore Standard Time