"Manager International Partnerships & Operations"

Job no: 0052792

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 29 August 2025

Department: Student and Scholarly Services

Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super

• Play a key role in managing strategic partnerships that support student recruitment.
• Dynamic role collaborating with external stakeholders as well as across multiple teams in the University to build relationships and achieve successful outcomes
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role

The Manager, International Partnerships & Operations plays a key role in driving student acquisition planning, managing international partnerships, and ensuring efficient operations within the Future Students team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Planning and Operations, this role provides expert advice on external recruitment partnerships, supports the offshore office network, and coordinates projects to enhance the capability and culture of the Future Students team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with the Associate Director, Future Students Planning & Operations in relation to management of the University’s offshore office network, develop and manage business and operational processes to ensure each office is compliant with business and human resources requirements applicable to the country of operation.
• Manage and provide expert advice on external international sponsor recruitment partnerships including contract management and compliance with internal and external obligations. Liaise with Student Recruitment, Divisional Groups, Chancellery International and other SASS teams as required to support effective management of the sponsorship portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with the Associate Director, Planning and Operations, Associate Director, Student Recruitment and Regional Managers to ensure proactive performance management of Education Agents supported by comprehensive training resources.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to relate positively across all levels of an organisation. They possess great initiative, organisation, and time management skills, enabling them to work autonomously and as part of a team, effectively manage competing demands, and deliver excellent customer service in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.

You will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with management experience relating to student recruitment, planning or project management or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams, encourage a collaborative and effective work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering organisational plans, aligning organisational strategies and balancing resourcing demands, preferably within a complex environment
• Highly developed diagnostic and analytical skills to identify and drive creative solutions and contribute towards problem solving.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. 

What we offer you!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne

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Be yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the following Selection Criteria^ (2,3 and 6)

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 15 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 28 Aug 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time