About the role
- International | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time (36.25 hours per week), Ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving UniSC’s international student recruitment success, supporting targeted strategies that turn market opportunities into student commencements and revenue growth. With a primary focus on the onshore market and support for offshore recruitment across all regions, you’ll use market intelligence to identify growth opportunities, maximise return on investment and advance UniSC’s global ambitions. Drawing on your knowledge of international education pathways, qualifications and emerging market trends, you’ll help strengthen education agent performance, boost enquiry-to-enrolment conversion and deliver effective recruitment support. Through strong stakeholder partnerships, data-informed insights and a proactive approach, you’ll help grow UniSC’s international presence and achieve measurable recruitment outcomes.
Please note – This role requires regular non-standard working hours, with potential restrictions on recreational leave during peak periods. Regular domestic travel and occasional international travel will also be required.
For more information, please visit us online: International
You will
- Contribute to the development and implementation of market-specific international student recruitment strategies for allocated regions, regularly monitoring, reviewing and reporting on performance and return on investment.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international education pathways, academic qualifications, and market trends and provide regular insights and detailed reports on market conditions and strategic growth opportunities.
- Build and sustain strong, productive relationships with key stakeholders and oversee performance and training of education agents.
About you
You’re a proactive, results-driven professional with sharp analytical skills and the ability to turn market intelligence and performance data into strategic insights. You thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, achieve targets and confidently solve problems independently. Your exceptional stakeholder engagement, relationship-building and cross-cultural collaboration skills enable you to build influential partnerships and represent the University with confidence. With outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you bring people together, work seamlessly across teams and champion the University’s brand and reputation.
You will possess
- Expert knowledge of international student recruitment and/or admissions practices and ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures;
- Analytical skills, with the ability to gather, interpret and report on market intelligence and performance data to inform strategic decisions;
- Ability to understand and interpret a range of source-country education systems, academic qualifications and factors influencing student decisions;
- Ability to identify and effectively respond to areas of operational risk in an agile manner; and
- Demonstrated understanding of the Australian and international Higher Education sector including current issues and emerging trends in the governance and internationalisation of Higher Education.
Desirable
- Fluency in a language other than English and of relevance to the regions of responsibility.
- Experience and expertise in the use of a CRM and Eloqua.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 9 November 2026.
Position description: 494983_International Business Development Coordinator.pdf
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sam Poulton
Associate Director, International (Business Development) - International
Telephone: 07 5456 5202
Email: spoulton@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Our Culture & Benefits
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.