Senior China Engagement Manager
Job No.: 697005
Location: Clayton Campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 22 December 2026
Remuneration: $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Senior China Engagement Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Monash University’s strategic engagement with China. As a trusted adviser and key relationship manager, you will drive high-impact partnerships, provide expert guidance on engagement with China, and support the successful delivery of research and education initiatives. This role will strengthen existing collaborations, identify emerging strategic opportunities, and help shape Monash’s long-term engagement with one of its most important international partners.
This position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing Monash’s strategic engagement with China, while fostering strong relationships with senior stakeholders, partner institutions and government representatives. You will represent the University in strategic partnerships and key engagement activities, identify and assess new opportunities, and develop proposals that support whole-of-University priorities. Working closely with faculties and research centres, you will help translate partnership agreements into meaningful outcomes for researchers and students. The role also leads environmental scanning and analysis of higher education developments, provides expert advice on cultural practices and protocol, supports high-level delegation visits, and delivers evidence-based recommendations to inform strategic decision-making and strengthen Monash’s global engagement.
To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience in strategic engagement with China as well as a proven ability to develop and deliver strategic initiatives, build influential stakeholder relationships, and manage complex projects with confidence. Your strengths will include exceptional research, analytical and written communication skills, sound knowledge of the Australian and international higher education landscape, and the initiative to navigate emerging opportunities. Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese is essential, along with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse environments.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Your application does not need to address the Key Selection Criteria. Please submit a cover letter of no more than one page outlining your suitability for the role, together with your current resume.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Tracy de Silva, Lead, Transnational Education Development, China, +61 3 9905 3054
Position Description: Senior China Engagement Manager
Applications Close: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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