Lead, Transnational Education Development, China

Lead Transnational Education Development China

Job No.: 693365

Location: Clayton Campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $145062 - $153976 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Lead Transnational Education Development China plays a pivotal role in advancing Monash Universitys global engagement strategy by driving the growth and sustainability of transnational education (TNE) partnerships with Chinese institutions. Leading a small high-performing team this role supports the Director China Engagement in identifying and developing new pathways while strengthening existing programs that facilitate student mobility to Monash campuses in Australia and Malaysia.

This position will be responsible for leading and coordinating cross-university efforts to design develop and deliver TNE programs that meet student enrolment targets. It will contribute to strategic planning and execute initiatives that expand and optimise partnerships with Chinese institutions. Working closely with UMAC Monash Faculties Monash College and international campuses the role ensures alignment with broader recruitment objectives. It will cultivate and manage key stakeholder relationships including agents government bodies and partner universities while overseeing research market insights and forecasting to inform decision-making. The role also drives opportunity identification partnership negotiation program implementation and team performance ensuring outcomes are delivered effectively and in line with university priorities.

To be successful in this role you will have a strong track record in developing and managing strategic partnerships ideally within higher education and delivering measurable commercial outcomes. You bring demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement across institutions government and agent networks alongside excellent organisational and operational management capabilities. You will have an analytical mindset that enables you to translate data into actionable insights as well as strong communication and negotiation skills allowing you to influence diverse audiences. Experience leading high-performing teams deep knowledge of the China education landscape and proficiency in Chinese will be highly regarded.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Please submit your CV along with a cover letterof up to two pages that addresses the key selection criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Janet Zhuang Director China Engagement

Position Description: Lead Transnational Education Development China

Applications Close:Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:55pm AEST

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