Director - Global Engagement

Director - Global Engagement

Location: Surrey Hills | 5 days on-site role

Term: Full Time permanent role

Are you an experienced international education leader who thrives on building strong institutional partnerships, coordinating complex regional operations and driving stakeholder engagement across borders?

AIFE is seeking a critical new leader, a Director – Global Engagement, who will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Transnational Education (TNE) activities, regional operations and institutional partnerships globally.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on stakeholder engagement, brings strong operational leadership across regions and is committed to strengthening student success and institutional effectiveness across AIFE's global network.

About AIFE

The Australia Institute of Future Education (AIFE) is a TEQSA certified higher education provider delivering innovative programs through partnerships with universities, government bodies and industry globally. We design and deliver programs that prepare learners for a rapidly changing workforce and global academic environment.

Our Academic Affairs Division oversees program design, quality assurance, academic operations, student experience and partner engagement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a leader with experience coordinating regional TNE operations and institutional partnerships across multiple markets. You will oversee the alignment and performance of AIFE's regional TNE functions across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and other operational regions, working closely with Regional Directors and Student Success leaders. This role ensures operational consistency, strong stakeholder engagement and the successful delivery of institutional priorities, while driving continuous improvement across AIFE's global network.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to AIFE's global operations and institutional reputation. Your leadership will influence regional alignment, student experience and the strength of AIFE's international partnerships. You will help position AIFE as a trusted, high-performing partner across its global TNE network.

What You Will Lead

1. Global TNE Leadership & Coordination

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across AIFE's global TNE activities and regional operations

• Oversee coordination and alignment of regional TNE functions across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and other regions

• Monitor operational consistency, stakeholder engagement and service delivery across the TNE network

2. Regional Oversight & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide leadership and operational oversight to Regional Directors and TNE operational teams

• Build and maintain effective relationships with partner institutions and key stakeholders across regions

• Represent AIFE in institutional discussions, forums and stakeholder engagements

3. Student Success & Institutional Support

• Support initiatives that strengthen student engagement, participation, retention and overall experience across regions

• Work collaboratively with Student Success, Academic Affairs and operational teams

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to student experience

4. Institutional Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of institutional projects and regional operational activities

• Support institution-wide initiatives including conferences and cross-functional operational projects

• Monitor timelines and stakeholder coordination across divisional initiatives

5. Governance, Reporting & Operational Improvement

• Maintain operational oversight, reporting and governance across global TNE operations

• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across regions

• Identify operational risks, coordination issues and improvement opportunities

6. Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership and operational support across regional TNE functions and teams

• Foster a collaborative, professional and student-focused working environment

• Promote professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement across the division

About You

You are an experienced international education leader who values operational excellence, strong partnerships and student success. You bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, International Education or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Significant experience in international education, transnational education or regional operational leadership

• Demonstrated experience managing regional operations, institutional partnerships or international stakeholder engagement

• Strong organisational and operational leadership skills across multiple regions and stakeholder groups

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across culturally diverse environments

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional operational activities and institutional initiatives

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including operational reporting and correspondence

• Strong analytical, administrative and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams across international environments

• Understanding of higher education, international education or transnational education environments highly regarded

Ready to Shape Global Higher Education?

Apply via SEEK by 7th September 2026.

Don’t delay your application, as we will be reviewing and speaking with suitable candidates as applications are received.

AIFE/AEMG reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is identified before the application deadline.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.