As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

International Regional Manager, Onshore International and Oceania
Office of Future Students, Bond International
Full-time, Fixed Term for 2 years

Position Reference No: 151088719

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

· Free staff car parking

· 36.75 hour standard work week

· Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#

· Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#

· Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#

· 17.5% of base salary leave loading

· Staff wellbeing program

· Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff

· Study assistance for staff and dependents#

· Corporate health and finance discounts

· Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services

· Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position

Bond University, Australia, is looking for a strategic and dynamic International Regional Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the International Regional Manager Onshore International and Oceania, plays a key role in providing confident, competent, and credible external representation of the university in an important market in which expanded enrolment is a major institutional goal.

The successful candidate will:

Effectively manage a team of in-country student recruitment managers and implement a recruitment plan to grow leads, improve conversion and meet recruitment targets for the region.

Develop market recruitment strategies to grow sustainable, effective partnerships and pathways leading to cohort recruitment.

Manage agent aggregator and digital recruitment platforms in key markets to grow quality student enrolments.

Develop and nurture a range of relationships to optimise recruitment performance including schools, education institutions, agents, government, industry and alumni.

Contribute to the ongoing data-driven planning process, business development and evaluation of the university’s international marketing and student recruitment activities against KPI’s.

About the Person

The ideal applicant will be a motivated, ambitious and results driven team player who thrives in a busy environment. They will have proven their use of data to make strategic business decisions resulting in achieving key performance indicators.

The successful candidate will be a strong relationship manager, with a proven record of developing and nurturing partnerships and pathways that deliver strong outcomes. They will have a sound knowledge of the Australian higher education sector and drivers of (and ideally experience) in successfully building partnerships in the region of responsibility.

The position will be based on the Gold Coast. Work outside of normal business hours, travel to select markets of responsibility and an abundant remote recruitment schedule is required.

Salary details

Bond University offers a vibrant campus with state-of-the-art facilities in a picturesque location in Robina, as well as a range of tangible benefits including (but not limited to): competitive remuneration, bus services to the door, available car parking, use of library, Career Development Services, corporate discount programs and a bulk-billing medical centre on-site.

The salary range for this full-time position is $112,811.36 to $119,352.24 per annum, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience, plus 12% superannuation.

Please note: The fixed term of this employment contract will be for up to two years, with twelve months' probation. The prospect of conversion to a continuing employment contract will be discussed at the end of the contract term.

Further information

For position enquiries can be directed to Hayden Bell, Regional Director, North Asia and Oceania on [email protected]

How to Apply for this Position

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.

Applicants can apply using the Apply button. All candidates are required to Create a New Account via our candidate portal and submit the necessary supporting documents which should include your Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

For current Bond University staff, apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.

If you require any assistance with your application submission, please visit Applying for jobs at Bond.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 28 September 2025

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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