Director, International Marketing and Student Recruitment

About the opportunity 

The Director International Marketing and Student Recruitment is a senior strategic role reporting to the Vice President (Global). This position leads Griffith Internationals marketing and recruitment operations driving international enrolments through data-informed decision-making strategic agent partnership management collaborative stakeholder engagement and the development and execution of integrated marketing and recruitment initiatives.

About the opportunity

Key responsibilities include driving lead generation and recruitment activities optimising agent performance executing digital marketing strategies and leading high-performing onshore and offshore teams. The Director manages budgets and human resources cultivates strategic external partnerships and advances the Universitys international education goals.

We are seeking a highly experienced leader for the Director International Marketing and Student Recruitment role. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success managing marketing and student recruitment teams in Australia and internationally consistently achieving and exceeding enrolment targets.

They will proactively build relationships with agents and institutional partners to drive global growth serve as a compelling advocate for the Griffith brand and rapidly identify and leverage market growth opportunities.

The Director will employ data-driven decision-making and both develop and implement integrated marketing and recruitment plans ensuring initiatives align with the Universitys strategic objectives.

Essential skills include exceptional team leadership and demonstrated experience in lead generation conversion optimisation and agent network oversight to achieve international student recruitment targets improve conversion rates broaden market reach and foster diverse enrolment profiles.

The candidate will be skilled at building positive relationships across university departments and with external partners such as government agencies industry bodies and international institutions.

Flexibility for regular domestic and extensive international travel is essential.

About you 

• Relevant qualifications together with extensive experience in international higher education marketing recruitment transnational education and admissions.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we can offer 

This is a full time fixed term opportunity for five years and can be based at either Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus (candidate may choose). As Griffith is a multi-site University regular travel between all campuses is expected.

A competitive salary will be negotiated with the preferred candidate. 

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith

As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information about this role please contact Ms Marnie Watson Vice President (Global) at  

For application support please contact Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on   

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time