Chisholm is seeking an experienced Senior Development Specialist for our Cambodia project team.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Development Specialist your key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive national marketing strategy for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. And oversee social media, promotional materials, events and stakeholder engagement campaigns.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure marketing initiatives and activities align with Cambodian TVET standards and expectations.
• Provide strategic advice on branding and positioning of TVET in Cambodia and internationally.
• Train lead trainers and institutional staff on stakeholder engagement and promotion practices.
• Measure and report on effectiveness of marketing activities to government, donors and industry.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with significant senior leadership experience in TVET and education sector reform and extensive experience in Marketing and Campaigns development.

You have demonstrated expertise in international project management with relevant sectors, strong leadership and supervisory capability across multicultural teams, are recognised as a principal specialist in TVET reform with ability to provide authoritative advice and have excellent written and spoken English.

Qualifications required for the role

• Postgraduate degree in Marketing or related discipline.

Eligibility

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to travel freely and intermittently to Cambodia and are willing to obtain a passport that is valid for the entire duration of the contracted period plus six months.
• Are required to work in Cambodia for a negotiated time fraction between 0.3 and 0.7FTE.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online.  We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development – continue to grow your career.
• Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners.
• State of the art facilities on our campuses.
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport.
• Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application

Your application should include:

• a cover letter.
• your resume.
• contact details of three (3) referees.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume.
• Current valid Employee Working with Children Check.
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
• Verified National Police Check.

Applications for this position close at 9.00 am Monday 23 March 2026.

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.