Director, Global Partnerships & Strategic Growth

Curtin University; Bentley; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus gym

Medical centre

Campus life benefits

Job summary

Curtin University is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join Global Curtin as Director of Global Partnerships. Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Global, this is a senior leadership role with visibility across the University’s executive.

This role focuses on building and strengthening international partnerships, advancing Transnational Education (TNE) activities, and delivering sustainable value through a high‑performing Global Partnerships team.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of extensive experience, education and training.
• Experience in international or complex university programs, contract management and policy development, or transferable experience from a comparable area of the University.
• Experience developing business plans, proposals and agreements, alongside due diligence, risk assessment and partnership evaluation.
• The ability to develop policy that supports strategic priorities and responds to legislative requirements through consultation and negotiation.
• Strong leadership, business negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work effectively with international partners and government representatives.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, persuasive reports, proposals and submissions.
• Experience in TNE quality management and the delivery or administration of offshore programs will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Shape our global partnership strategy, identifying priority relationships and opportunities to strengthen Curtin’s international reach and impact.
• Lead partnership development and negotiations, securing agreements that deliver mutual value and protect the University’s interests.
• Advance TNE and Global Campus initiatives, providing strategic advice on new programs, commercial opportunities and potential campus activity.
• Connect people and opportunities across Curtin, enabling joint academic programs, dual degrees, research collaboration and student and staff exchanges.
• Guide sound decision‑making, overseeing business planning, due diligence, contracts, resources and partnership performance.
• Provide advice to senior leaders, translating complex market, policy and legislative requirements into clear recommendations and University policy.
• Lead, develop and support the Global Partnerships teams, including TNE Partnerships and Sponsorship, setting direction, managing workload and resources, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

International partnerships

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Written communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Curtin University is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join Global Curtin as Director of Global Partnerships. Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Global, this is a senior leadership role with visibility across the University’s executive.

This role focuses on building and strengthening international partnerships, advancing Transnational Education (TNE) activities, and delivering sustainable value through a high‑performing Global Partnerships team.