INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$95,310 to $102,830 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
FULL-TIME, FIXED-TERM (UNTIL DEC 2026)

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The International Portfolio is responsible for leading the University’s international growth, engagement and the establishment of new international education and commercial enterprises. It manages the University’s principal international partnerships, and it develops and supports international relationships that: enhance the University’s global reputation; grow international student participation and income; deliver high quality transnational education programs; attract students to the University through international partnerships and pathways; secure access to new resources for research and research students; and, enables student and staff mobility for collaboration with international partners. The portfolio performs strategic planning and development functions in very close conjunction with Schools to support their success in the diverse activities which exemplify ECU’s Internationalisation.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced international administration professional with highly developed organisational and communication skills, to coordinate the University’s Learning Abroad Global Student Mobility outbound student programming and funding.

In this role, you will work closely with Schools to support and coordinate Learning Abroad programs. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including close liaison with government departments, contracting agencies and funding bodies, international partners and Third-Party Providers) to support School-led Learning Abroad programs and to develop Student Exchange, Study Abroad, Study Tour and other relevant international agreements.

Key Criteria

• A high attention to detail especially in the preparation of reports, presentations, and business case/briefing notes
• Solid financial understanding and experience working with Excel spreadsheets
• Experience in high quality, client focussed service delivery
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant and applicable internal and governmental policies and procedures to the day to day functions of the position
• Experience in preparing and managing contracts or agreements preferably in an international or academic context
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to form and maintain good working relationships with stakeholder and provide relevant and timely advice

An understanding of contemporary Learning Abroad (Global Student Mobility) issues and government funding systems including the New Colombo Plan and policies and/or experience in International and/or Higher Education would be advantageous.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to call Leanne Grimston (Manager, Internationalisation (Acting)) on 08 6304 2418 for more information.

Application Process

Please ensure you upload:

• A Cover letter
• Your resume
• a statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the above key criteria.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.