"Study Abroad Coordinator"

Study Abroad Coordinator

Melbourne, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17481

Job Category Operations

Posting Date 02/26/2026, 01:33 AM

Locations City Queen

Apply Before 03/12/2026, 01:00 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

About VU:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team:

VU Global is Victoria University's strategic portfolio dedicated to enhancing its international engagement and expanding its global presence. It aims to broaden the University's partnerships with international universities, research institutions, industry stakeholders, and government bodies, with a view to enhancing global student participation within a dual-sector educational environment.

About the Role:

The Study Abroad Coordinator ensures that our inbound and outbound student exchange activities / programs are efficiently implemented and operating and advocates / promotes the importance of these experiences for VU students.

Position Key Duties

Reporting to the Study Abroad Manager, the position is also responsible for:

Coordination of student exchange programs and activities

Provision of high level customer service and support to students

Administration of student mobility scholarships, loans and grants

Marketing activities

Preparation of reports including status updates, acquittals and statistics

Coordination and participation in events

Build and maintain excellent working relationships with our colleges, central services, partner institutions, government and non-government agencies

Salary: HEP 7 $101,288 - $109,639 — Plus Superannuation 17%

Employment Type: Full time, Continuing

Hours: 36.75/1.0FTE

Location: Hybrid 3:2 – City Campus

This position will require occasional travel.

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – Study Abroad Coordinator

About You:

You will have proven experience in a similar position within education abroad / student mobility and a passion for supporting students in their educational journey.

You will also possess:

Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills and ability manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Experience working with external and government agencies relating to grants and scholarships and the administration of such programs

Experience in delivery of engaging events and promotional activities

High level written communication skills including experience in preparing reports and drafting material

Valid Working With Children Check

Experience or knowledge with university admissions processes, or past participation in a study abroad or similar experience is highly desirable.

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letter

Your curriculum vitae/resume

Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Thursday the 12th of March 2026 (11:59pm AEDT). This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.