Head Offshore International Student Recruitment

• Lead strategic offshore recruitment to strengthen international enrolments
• Champion Tasmania globally by leading innovative data-driven international student recruitment
• Ongoing full-time role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Head International Student Recruitment leads a dynamic team to drive the University of Tasmanias growth and stability in international student enrolments. Reporting to the Director International Student Recruitment this role is responsible for planning and executing offshore recruitment strategies ensuring resources are targeted to priority markets and coordinating institutional support for in-market opportunities.

What youll do:

• Able to set operationalise and activate strategy into specific actions timelines and responsibilities to enable the University to deliver on key strategic goals.
• Adopts a growth mindset and consistently seeks feedback makes others comfortable with taking risks and experimenting to improve over time.
• Continuously finds ways to improve and simplify processes systems and practices to deliver improved outcomes for our students staff and community by utilising practices such as Lean Agile and Design Thinking.
• Able to form sound judgements based on all available information considering the potential impacts of decisions from a broad range of perspectives before taking definitive action.

What were looking for:

• Extensive experience in international student recruitment within higher education including a proven track record of developing and executing successful offshore recruitment strategies and achieving enrolment targets in diverse markets.
• Deep understanding of global education systems international market trends and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with experience in leading mentoring and developing high-performing culturally diverse teams across multiple locations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities including building and maintaining partnerships with agents institutions and internal university stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical strategic planning and reporting skills including the ability to interpret data evaluate recruitment performance and inform decision-making using CRM and digital marketing tools.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 10 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $163282 comprising base salary within the range of $137494 to $139557 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position please contact Michelle Weir Executive Director Global Marketing and Recruitment
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position DescriptionHead Offshore International Student

Applications close Friday 23 January 2026 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.