Executive Director, Student Recruitment & Admissions

About the role

Monash University is seeking an Executive Director, Student Recruitment & Admissions, based in Mulgrave, Melbourne, on a full-time, 5-year fixed-term appointment. Reporting to the Vice-President (Growth and International), the role leads student recruitment, conversion and admissions strategy across domestic and international markets, and drives enterprise-wide innovation, transformation and impact. It is described as a rare opportunity to lead student recruitment and admissions for one of the world's leading universities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the University's student recruitment, conversion and admissions strategy across domestic and international markets
• Lead a large, geographically dispersed workforce
• Drive sustainable growth, strengthen market diversification and ensure high-quality, compliant and student-centred admissions services
• Transform recruitment and admissions operations across the Monash Group, evolving systems, processes and capabilities
• Support an exceptional prospective student experience across the University's global network

Required profile

• Highly regarded executive leader with extensive experience in student recruitment, admissions and enrolment management in higher education
• Proven track record of growth outcomes, leading large teams and driving organisational transformation
• Experience across the full student recruitment lifecycle, from market development and pipeline creation to conversion, admissions and enrolment
• Prior experience with scale, complexity, diverse cultures and cross-border business units
• Able to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders, cultures and geographies
• Values-driven people leader who fosters collaboration and develops organisational capability

The application closes on 8 November 2026. Candidates apply through the online application form, providing a covering letter and CV; employment is contingent on passing pre-employment and background checks. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.