Advisor, International Partnerships

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As Advisor, International Partnerships, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening RMIT’s global education partnerships. Working closely with the Associate Director, International Partnerships, you will support partnerships across their lifecycle, ensuring excellence in partnership quality, governance, risk management, compliance and reporting.

Collaborating with stakeholders across RMIT and partner institutions, you will provide expert advice on Australian and international regulatory requirements, helping to deliver high-quality international education outcomes. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused professional with strong stakeholder management skills and a sound understanding of the international higher education landscape.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• International & Transnational Education Expertise
  Strong understanding of international higher education, transnational education delivery, and global regulatory environments, with the ability to support successful offshore partnerships.

• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
  Experience developing and improving quality assurance frameworks, processes and systems, with the ability to identify risks, analyse data and drive continuous improvement.

• Compliance & Risk Management
  Demonstrated experience managing compliance and risk in an international or regulated environment, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance.

• Organisation & Problem Solving
  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, and resolve complex issues with a high degree of autonomy.

• Analysis & Reporting
  Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information, identify key insights, and prepare clear, concise reports and advice for senior stakeholders.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to build effective relationships and engage with diverse stakeholders across cultures and locations.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The International Portfolio is led by the Vice-President International, and consists of the following departments:

• International (leads the development and management of the University’s flagship transnational education partnerships)

• Asia Hub

• Asia Engagement

• Operations and Strategic Initiatives

The International Portfolio leads RMIT University’s international strategy and drives our ambition to be a university of impact across the Asia Pacific. The portfolio focuses on strengthening RMIT’s presence in priority countries through the development and management of flagship international partnerships, offshore innovation hubs, and policy and thought leadership initiatives.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the Talent Team via email [email protected]. Please do not send your application to this contact.

Position Description – Advisor, International Partnerships

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