Overview
Regional Recruitment Manager - South Asia role at Curtin University. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Recruitment Manager to lead Curtin's international student recruitment efforts across South Asia. In this role, you will oversee and manage key relationships with Curtin's registered agents, schools, and partners within the region. Acting as Curtin's representative to a broad international audience, you will implement strategic recruitment plans and policies, drive student engagement, and achieve enrolment targets. This position requires autonomy, cultural awareness, and expertise in international education markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and develop opportunities for market development and expansion of international student recruitment in designated regions.
* Collaborate with International Recruitment Consultants to develop and implement effective conversion strategies for the region.
* Promote all Curtin courses, campuses, articulation agreements and evaluate all recruitment activities in designated regions, providing accurate, relevant, and up-to-date information.
* Ensure coordination across University, Faculty, Regional, and Recruitment plans through ongoing consultation with Regional Deans, Deans International, and aligned Global Curtin teams.
* Manage, monitor, and report on the service delivery of Curtin's international agents in their region, adhering to relevant contracts and established KPIs.
* Establish and nurture networks with Curtin staff, government representatives, industry associates, feeder and pathway institutions for effective recruitment in designated regions.
Selection Criteria
* Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate study, combined with extensive relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
* A strong understanding of the international student recruitment sector, including legislative requirements, industry structures, market dynamics, and current trends.
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate, and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
* Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead teams, work independently, and take initiative to drive projects to completion.
* High level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Desirable
* Conversational fluency in one or more languages other than English.
* Experience in student recruitment across the South Asia region.
Role Requirements
* As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
* Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
What We Offer
Global Curtin has responsibility for university wide leadership, planning, support and coordination of Curtin's international activities, including development of alliances with universities overseas, student recruitment and admissions, student sponsors, alternative pathways for non-qualified applicants, policy formulation, and monitoring and quality assurance of transnational education activities.
We are located on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, at Curtin's Bentley campus. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and discounts. For more information, check out our benefits page and diversity and inclusion information.
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect, courage, excellence, and impact are essential. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
How to Apply
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:
* CV
* Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert (2 page maximum)
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Curtin reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
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