Job Description
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Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VRQA/1908976
The Manager International is responsible for the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority's regulation of non-government and government registered schools that provide courses to overseas students and also the regulation of Victorian student exchange organisations (SEOs).
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated team player to join our Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority VRQA team as Manager International. The position works collaboratively with other teams to ensure the effective regulation of non-government and government registered schools, school boarding premises and not-for-profit student exchange organisations. The role leads a small team with specific responsibility for the regulation of providers of courses to overseas students and additionally student exchanges.
The Manager International will lead the registration and re-registration programs for Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) schools and SEOs and provide high level, strategic advice on international education to the Director School Regulation, Deputy CEO Schools, CEO and the VRQA Board and its committees. Additionally, the role works collaboratively with other Managers in the Schools Division to ensure the effective regulation of schools and school boarding premises in Victoria while minimising regulatory burden for schools.
The Manager International will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders including the Australian Department of Education, the Victorian Department of Education, Victorian Catholic Education Authority, Independent Schools Victoria, individual independent schools, and other State and Territory regulators.
The role leads a small team and will be responsible for working closely with external contracted reviewers.
Attributes
Ideally you will have experience working in a regulatory environment and an understanding of the ESOS Framework would be an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026.
Applications close Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
13 February 2026
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VRQA/1908976
The Manager International is responsible for the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority's regulation of non-government and government registered schools that provide courses to overseas students and also the regulation of Victorian student exchange organisations (SEOs).
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated team player to join our Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority VRQA team as Manager International. The position works collaboratively with other teams to ensure the effective regulation of non-government and government registered schools, school boarding premises and not-for-profit student exchange organisations. The role leads a small team with specific responsibility for the regulation of providers of courses to overseas students and additionally student exchanges.
The Manager International will lead the registration and re-registration programs for Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) schools and SEOs and provide high level, strategic advice on international education to the Director School Regulation, Deputy CEO Schools, CEO and the VRQA Board and its committees. Additionally, the role works collaboratively with other Managers in the Schools Division to ensure the effective regulation of schools and school boarding premises in Victoria while minimising regulatory burden for schools.
The Manager International will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders including the Australian Department of Education, the Victorian Department of Education, Victorian Catholic Education Authority, Independent Schools Victoria, individual independent schools, and other State and Territory regulators.
The role leads a small team and will be responsible for working closely with external contracted reviewers.
Attributes
Ideally you will have experience working in a regulatory environment and an understanding of the ESOS Framework would be an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026.
Applications close Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
13 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager International position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.
