• UniSC International
• Location: Remote (Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia)

Overview

The Regional Manager for Europe serves as UniSC's in-market representative across the region with a primary focus on Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia, supporting the University's international student recruitment, partnership development and market engagement activities.

Acting as a visible ambassador for UniSC, the role promotes the University's programs, values and student experience while strengthening relationships with prospective students, education agents, schools, institutional partners and other key stakeholders.

Working under the direct instruction of the International Business Development Manager (Europe and the Americas), the Regional Manager for Europe supports the implementation of UniSC's international recruitment and market development strategy across the region. The role contributes local market knowledge, delivers agreed recruitment and engagement activities, and supports the achievement of international student recruitment objectives.

The successful candidate will act on behalf of UniSC in the designated markets and will be expected to represent the University professionally and consistently in all interactions. The role is dedicated to advancing UniSC's strategic objectives and enhancing the University's profile across Europe.

While the successful candidate will work exclusively in support of UniSC's international recruitment and engagement objectives, their employment will be facilitated through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement administered by Remote and will be governed by applicable local employment laws and regulations.

Nature and scope of engagement

Working under the direction of UniSC's International Business Development Manager (Europe and the Americas), the Regional Manager for Europe supports the delivery of agreed recruitment, stakeholder engagement and market development activities across Europe with a focus on Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia.

The role requires a high degree of professionalism, self-management and accountability in planning and delivering in-market activities, recruitment of students and providing market intelligence to inform UniSC's international operations.

The Regional Manager for Europe operates as UniSC's local presence within the region and is expected to exercise sound judgement, initiative and cultural awareness when representing the University and engaging with external stakeholders.

The role requires autonomy in managing priorities and delivering outcomes while maintaining alignment with UniSC strategy, compliance requirements and reporting obligations.

Services and Deliverables

1. Regional market development and representation

• Contribute to the achievement of UniSC’s Europe regional growth objectives through strategic market positioning, partner engagement and execution of regional plans targeting Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia as a priority. 
• Strengthen UniSC’s presence by identifying and advancing sustainable recruitment channels, institutional partnerships, articulation pathways and transnational education opportunities.
• Provide high-quality market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making, including insights on student demand, competitor activity, partner performance and regulatory developments.
• Represent UniSC in-market with professionalism, cultural awareness and strong alignment to institutional priorities and brand.

2. Student recruitment, conversion and pipeline growth

• Generate and sustain a pipeline of qualified prospective students aligned with priority programs, markets and intakes through partner networks and targeted engagement.
• Drive conversion outcomes across the recruitment lifecycle, from enquiry through to enrolment, through effective partner collaboration and follow-up strategies.
• Contribute to the delivery of recruitment targets through proactive lead nurturing, partner coordination and alignment with campaign activity.
• Support the continuous improvement of conversion performance through insights, feedback and targeted interventions with agents and partners.

3. Lead generation and marketing contribution

• Contribute to lead generation strategies across Europe, including partner-led initiatives, campaigns and institutional collaborations.
• Support the localisation and optimisation of marketing assets to ensure relevance and impact across Europe.
• Provide market-informed input into campaign design, messaging and channel selection to enhance engagement and brand visibility.
• Work collaboratively with marketing and recruitment teams to maximise campaign effectiveness and return on investment.

4. Stakeholder and partner performance

• Establish and maintain high-performing relationships with education agents, institutions, pathway providers and key stakeholders across the region.
• Enable partner success through training, briefings, resource provision and ongoing engagement to support effective promotion of UniSC programs.
• Monitor and inform improvements in partner performance, ensuring alignment with UniSC priorities and regional strategy.
• Act as a trusted in-country representative, strengthening UniSC’s reputation and partnership network.

5. Pipeline management, insights and reporting

• Maintain oversight of the student pipeline to ensure timely progression, responsiveness and alignment to key intake timelines.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting on recruitment activity, pipeline performance, partner contribution and emerging opportunities or risks.
• Use data and insights to inform planning, strengthen partner performance and support evidence-based decision-making.

6. Operational delivery and execution

• Deliver recruitment, engagement and partnership development activities in accordance with agreed regional plans, timelines and budgets.
• Ensure effective coordination of in-market activities, partner engagement and institutional initiatives to support strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, prioritisation and initiative in managing competing demands across markets and time zones.

7. Compliance, governance and risk management

• Ensure all activities align with UniSC policies, regulatory requirements (including ESOS and the National Code) and ethical standards.
• Maintain data integrity, confidentiality and compliance with privacy and information security requirements.
• Identify and escalate risks, compliance concerns or partner-related issues to the International Business Development Manager.

8. Professional contribution and team collaboration

• Contribute positively to team performance, cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a strong understanding of UniSC programs, strategy and student experience to support accurate and consistent representation.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability and a commitment to delivering outcomes aligned with organisational goals.
• Work flexibly, including outside local business hours where required, to support recruitment activities across multiple time zones and peak periods.
• Undertake other duties, projects and activities as reasonably requested by the International Business Development Manager (Europe and the Americas).
• Support recruitment and engagement activities outside the primary regional portfolio as required.
• Regular travel within Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia, and occasional travel across Europe, may be required.
• Periodic travel to Australia may be required to support planning, training and team engagement.

Selection Criteria

1. A degree qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional expertise.
2. Demonstrated specialist knowledge and practical experience in international student recruitment, admissions and marketing practices, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant institutional, government and regulatory requirements.
3. Demonstrated ability to identify and pursue recruitment opportunities while building credibility, influence and trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders across international and cross-cultural environments, including representing an organisation effectively in remote, globally dispersed contexts.
4. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to multi-channel and digital marketing and recruitment activities, including nurture marketing and market-specific recruitment plans.
5. Proven ability to meet deadlines, achieve targets and resolve issues with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, accountability and self-motivation.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other business technologies, including the ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data quality, integrity and compliance with privacy obligations.
7. Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism and integrity, including the ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information in accordance with privacy, data protection and organisational requirements.
8. Demonstrated ability to identify emerging issues, operational risks or stakeholder concerns and escalate matters appropriately to support effective decision-making.

Desirable

9. Fluency in German, or another language relevant to the regions of responsibility, will be highly regarded.

To find out more about this opportunity, please click here: Regional Manager - Europe

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 29 September 2026. 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement. 

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sam Poulton
Associate Director, International (Business Development) - International
Email: spoulton@usc.edu.au 
Phone: +61 475 083 401