Macquarie University
Global Education & Exchange Partner
🇦🇺Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia1 day ago
A$123K – A$136KFull Time
About the Role
The Global Education & Exchange Partner plays a pivotal role within Graduate Futures, providing subject matter expertise and strategic guidance in Global Education and Exchange.
Reporting to the Manager, Experiential Education, you will contribute to the design, optimisation, and enhancement of programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with Macquarie University's strategic objectives and the evolving needs of students and stakeholders. You will also manage relationships and provide support to academic staff within and across Faculties, including Course Directors, and Unit Convenors.
This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, insight, and impact helping shape transformative global education experiences for students.
What you will do
Partner with Faculties to embed global education into curricula while leading the delivery of international exchange programs and faculty-led global experiences, including study tours, internships, industry projects, and strategic international partnerships.
Contribute to the development of plans and initiatives within Global Education and Exchange, bringing your subject matter expertise to inform program design and optimisation.
Provide tailored advice to Faculties, partnering with academic leaders to enhance program delivery.
Offer strategic guidance to support evidence-based decision-making and ensure alignment with Experiential Education goals.
Work closely with the Experiential Education team to ensure the effective delivery of Global Education and Exchange programs.
Stay ahead of emerging trends and best practices, integrating insights into program development.
Conduct research and analysis to inform program enhancements and innovation.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth.
Strengthen partnerships across community, government, and industry to enrich offerings and create meaningful experiential opportunities for students.
About You (Selection Criteria)
A relevant tertiary qualification, with demonstrated expertise in the higher education sector.
Proven experience in designing, delivering, and optimising programs within a global or experiential education context.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior academic stakeholders.
A proactive and forward-thinking mindset, with a passion for staying across emerging trends and translating insights into innovative program enhancements.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the selection criteria above.
Applications Close: Sunday, 10th May 2026 at 11:59pm
We reserve the right to progress or decline applications at our discretion and may close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date.
For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact to Min Paing, Manager, Experiential Education min.paing@mq.edu.au
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Onsite childcare facilities
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Onsite vacation care
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
17/05/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.
