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Join Us in Shaping the Gold Coast’s Story
About Us:
At Experience Gold Coast, we’re on a mission to position the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of the world. We play a pivotal role in supercharging the city’s visitor economy by unlocking bold outcomes across tourism, events, arts & culture, and education.
We believe in inspiring innovation, acting boldly, and doing work that creates real impact for our city and its people.
To help bring this vision to life, we’re searching for a strategic and visionary Executive Director, Education to lead the city’s student attraction agenda, positioning the Gold Coast as a leading destination for both domestic and international learners.
As a senior leader, you’ll shape how education contributes to the city’s identity and drive new opportunities that connect learning, lifestyle and long-term economic impact.
What You’ll Do
In this key leadership role, you’ll lead the strategy and partnerships that position the Gold Coast as a globally recognised study destination. You will:
• Champion the Gold Coast’s education sector as a driver of economic growth
• Lead domestic and international student attraction strategies
• Build global and local partnerships with education providers, government and industry
• Oversee world-class student experience programs that drive reputation and retention
• Deliver employability initiatives that connect students with career pathways in the city
• Drive integrated marketing, advocacy and promotional campaigns that highlight the Gold Coast opportunity
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team delivering impact through education
What You’ll Bring
• Proven leadership in education, sector development, or city-shaping initiatives
• Demonstrated success in student recruitment, destination marketing or global partnerships
• A strong understanding of the drivers of student mobility, experience and employability
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills
• A bold, inclusive leadership style that builds trust and delivers results
Ready to Dive In?
If you're ready to help write the next chapter in the Gold Coast's story, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to lead one of Australia’s most exciting education portfolios, at the intersection of innovation, community and lifestyle.
Experience Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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