The Opportunity
The Global Programs and Partnerships Manager is responsible for advancing the Business School's internationalisation agenda by driving strategic initiatives that strengthen global engagement and foster impactful partnerships with leading institutions. This position exists to shape and support international education pathways, enhance student mobility opportunities and ensure alignment with broader transnational education priorities across the University.
The Global Programs and Partnerships Manager role provides strategic coordination of key initiatives that shape the School's international engagement and operational effectiveness. In this role, you will oversee complex administrative functions, lead a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement across business processes. You will analyse data to inform decision-making, manage budgets and projects, strengthen compliance and quality frameworks, and cultivate productive partnerships across internal stakeholders.
As the successful candidate, you will bring extensive experience in operational management within complex or matrix organisational structures, demonstrating a proven ability to provide authoritative policy and technical advice. You will possess strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with expertise in leading and motivating high-performance teams. Your exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing abilities will enable you to build consensus and foster productive relationships at senior levels across the organisation. Experience in delivering Transnational Education and/or international mobility programs will be highly regarded.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address 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 hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Courtney Irvine, Manager, Student Programs and Partnerships,
Position Description: Global Programs and Partnerships Manager
Applications Close: Monday 5th of January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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