Greater Sydney Area
With over 25 years in the international education sector, I am passionate about building, growing, and contributing to organisations that deliver outstanding value to students, staff, and the community. My approach is based on maximising the value delivered to these stakeholders through listening to and supporting people first, through ensuring professionalism and integrity in governance, though optimising the value proposition and through the continuous pursuit of operational excellence. I am an avid strategist, customer focused, human-centric, data-driven, and I obsess about continuous learning and improvement at all levels. In three(ish) words: kindness, curiosity, cognitive dexterity.
Founded in 1983, English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education in Australia. English Australia represents over 120 member college centres throughout Australia. These member colleges provide Australia's highest quality English language programs to students and professionals from around the world. Over 80% of international students learning English in Australia choose to study with an English Australia member college. As an association, English Australia has a focus on: - representing and advocating for member colleges whose core business is English language teaching; - delivering best practice support and expertise to member colleges; and - providing the English language sector with global visionary leadership. Website http://www.englishaustralia.com.au
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited operates the largest private university in Shanghai - Shanghai Jian Qiao University. The university provides the highest quality education programs with comprehensive curriculums designed to equip students with practical skills and enable them to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving job market. On the CUAA.net ranking, the university ranks No. 1 among all private universities in Shanghai and among all first-tier cities in terms of overall comprehensive strength. It is also the fastest growing and largest private university in Shanghai. As Director of Operations (ANZ) my role is to ensure the optimal achievement of the Shanghai Gench Education Group’s interests in Australia and New Zealand.
Universal English College (UEC) was established in 1988, making it one of the longest standing providers of English language courses in the country. With its premium-quality courses, vibrant mix of students, and excellent selection of pathways for students into universities and colleges around the country, UEC is a premier ELICOS provider. Its academic English programs are highly valued as preparation for further study and are recognised by more than 50 universities and colleges for direct entry.
UEC Business provides a range of vocational qualifications to international students who have a particular interest in working with future focused businesses who see importance of sustainable operations. These include Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Graduate Diploma courses in business, leadership, and project management. Students at UEC Business experience a college characterised by a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning and the development of skilled, work-ready graduates who are able to contribute a broad range of business skills as well as skills and knowledge in supporting businesses in their efforts to become sustainable in their operations. Our commitment to ensuring an outstanding study experience at UEC Business for our international students also includes excellence in customer service, caring support services, and flexible delivery-modes giving students the choice between face-to-face, online, and hybrid lessons.
English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education in Australia. We represent over 120 member colleges throughout Australia that provide quality English language programs to students and professionals from around the world.