Description PVC Recruitment & Marketing , Office of DVC, Research, Partnerships & International Sydney or Fremantle Campus Full-time , Fixed Term contract (5 years) Rewarding opportunity Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research Competitive salary 14 .25 % super About the university The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria an d New South Wales. About the office/school The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Partnerships and International leads the development and enhancement of the University’s research, international and partnership strategies, along with overseeing the recruitment of domestic and international students. About the role The individual will have direct responsibly for the development, implementation and enhancement of the University's recruitment and marketing strategies, the role is also responsible for the recruitment of domestic and international students and the marketing activities of the University. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic advice and expert guidance to the DVC, RPI, the University Board of Directors and other senior stakeholders on all aspects of the portfolio. Governance of student recruitment through the development, implementation and enhancement of: - Actions aimed at driving sustainable growth in domestic and international student load, including working collaboratively with Executive Deans and Professional Service colleagues in relation to the delivery of the student enrolment plan; - Initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving the quality and diversity of the student intake, including driving the development of new initiatives to expand opportunities for students of the highest potential as well as those from diverse backgrounds; - Strategies aimed at ensuring excellence in a student’s experience across the lifecycle of enrolment to employment; and - Strategies aimed at ensuring the University’s compliance with relevant legislation. Develop and maintain strategic alliances and collaborative agreements with international partners and international peak bodies including articulation, pathways, exchange and offshore teaching and scholarship arrangements, fostering student global experience and mobility and research collaboration. Qualifications, skills & experience PhD qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or experience and expertise in the provision of strategic advice and leadership affecting the direction of a complex higher education organisation, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. Significant experience and expertise in developing, implementing and evaluating higher education strategies in a digitalised environment. Significant experience and expertise in developing and implementing international and domestic student recruitment strategies. Demonstrated ability to lead and govern the development, implementation and enhancement of various strategies in complex organisational and political settings, including the ability to work closely with staff and leaders to deliver and implement initiatives. Exceptional strategic leadership and negotiation skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability represent the University externally to high-level stakeholders both nationally and internationally. Demonstrated ability to manage high level projects within a complex organisation. Demonstrated capacity to lead innovation and change in an international and national dimension. Benefits Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth Generous training and development opportunities Friendly and collaborative environment How to apply Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications closing date: 2 June 2025 For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff. Contact us Please direct your queries regarding this role to Alex Frino, [email protected] Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
