Executive Lead, Future Students Growth

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for the role of Associate Vice President, Sydney Future Students. This pivotal leadership position steers the recruitment and admissions strategy, shapes market intelligence, and drives sustainable growth across Australia and globally.

You will oversee a large, matrixed team and collaborate with faculties, deans and external partners to realise growth and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in recruitment/admissions within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with budgeting and planning experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in higher education or related sectors is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the student recruitment and admissions strategy.
• Drive domestic and international recruitment performance and revenue growth.
• Provide strategic market insights to inform planning and decisions.
• Lead a high-performing, service-oriented recruitment/admissions function.
• Use market intelligence to identify growth opportunities and strengthen position.
• Develop strong partnerships across faculties and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Student recruitment

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for the role of Associate Vice President, Sydney Future Students. This pivotal leadership position steers the recruitment and admissions strategy, shapes market intelligence, and drives sustainable growth across Australia and globally.

You will oversee a large, matrixed team and collaborate with faculties, deans and external partners to realise growth and revenue goals.