Senior Coordinator International Marketing and Recruitment

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Vacancy Number: #393Position Title: Senior Coordinator International Marketing and Recruitment Employment Type: Ongoing FTE / Hours: Full-Time – 1.0 (38 hours per week) Department: International Partnerships Location: Preston Award / Agreement: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Professional Staff Agreement 2025 (PACCT) Classification Level: PACCT 8.1 Salary: $110,565 per annum, plus superannuationApplications Close: Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Job Summary

Lead strategic international marketing and recruitment activities to promote Melbourne Polytechnic’s education offerings, drive international student growth and improve recruitment outcomes.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands-on, future-focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.

In This Role, You’ll Enjoy

Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student successA supportive and collaborative team environmentFlexible work arrangements, where applicableExposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiativesA values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality

About The Role

Reporting to the Manager International Student Recruitment, the Senior Coordinator International Marketing and Recruitment leads the development and implementation of strategic international marketing and recruitment activities to promote Melbourne Polytechnic’s education offerings, drive international student growth and improve recruitment outcomes.

You will lead staff responsible for international marketing and recruitment activities and oversee education agent networks, market engagement, recruitment initiatives and partnerships. Working across Melbourne Polytechnic and with external partners, you will use market intelligence and sector knowledge to identify opportunities, strengthen Melbourne Polytechnic’s international profile and support sustainable international student recruitment.

This position suits an experienced international student recruitment or marketing professional with demonstrated leadership capability, strong market knowledge and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Lead, motivate, coach and supervise international marketing and recruitment staff, ensuring recruitment activities are appropriately resourced, supported, targeted, measured and reportedLead the development and delivery of international marketing, recruitment and regional partner engagement plans, including market-specific strategies, campaigns and activities aligned with Melbourne Polytechnic’s International StrategyDevelop and manage Melbourne Polytechnic’s international education agent representative network, building productive relationships with education agents, education partners and other international recruitment stakeholders and monitoring agent performancePlan, budget and undertake marketing and recruitment activities in Australia and overseas, representing Melbourne Polytechnic at exhibitions, seminars and promotional activities and developing marketing materials and communications for different channels, audiences and target marketsConduct market research, intelligence, analysis and planning to identify international student demand, emerging markets and recruitment opportunities, and provide market insights to support product development and longer-term recruitment strategiesLead projects and partnerships supporting departmental objectives and emerging international opportunities, including the development and implementation of international student scholarships and pricing strategiesPlan and monitor international marketing and recruitment budgets, optimise resources against agreed priorities and monitor and report on recruitment activities and outcomesMaintain knowledge of Melbourne Polytechnic course offerings, admission requirements and relevant international education regulatory requirements, including the ESOS framework, National Code and student visa requirementsBuild effective relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support international recruitment outcomesLead and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement of international marketing and recruitment practices, processes and systems based on analysis, feedback and stakeholder collaboration

Essential

What You'll Bring

A relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, business, international education or a related discipline, and/or equivalent relevant professional experienceDemonstrated leadership capability,including experience motivating, coaching and supervising staff and effectively managing financial and human resourcesDemonstrated ability to lead and execute projects, managing resources effectively and delivering outcomes aligned with project objectivesDemonstrated success in international student recruitment or marketing, including developing and implementing effective international marketing and recruitment strategies across diverse markets and recruitment channelsStrong market research and analytical capability, with the ability to use market intelligence to inform recruitment strategies and recommendationsStrong problem-solving, organisational and planning skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and manage multiple priorities and activities concurrentlyHigh-level written, verbal and cross-cultural communication skills, with strong presentation and representation skillsHigh-level interpersonal and collaborative skills, with demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with education agents, partners, prospective students and other internal and external stakeholdersStrong influencing and negotiation skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of service to students and stakeholdersDemonstrated experience in international student recruitment, marketing or communications within a tertiary education environmentSound understanding of the Australian vocational and higher education sectors and factors affecting international education and student recruitmentSound understanding of legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to international students, including the ESOS framework and National Code, and an understanding of student visa requirements and factors affecting international student visa processing

Desirable

Experience using Customer Relationship Management systems

Qualifications & Mandatory Checks

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

Qualifications

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

Mandatory Checks

You Must Hold, Or Be Eligible To Obtain

A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)A National Police CheckAny other role-specific employment, regulatory or safety checks required for the position

How To Apply

Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.

Please Ensure You

Complete all pre-screening questionsUpload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role

File Requirements

Maximum file size: 2MB per documentPreferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)Avoidspecial characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)

What Happens Next

Our selection process may include:

An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)Reference checksEmployment and qualification verification

We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates. We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.