Chief Commercial Officer

• Newly created Executive Leadership Position
• International growth mandate

About Our Client
Laurus Education is a privately owned education group where a newly established Executive Leadership Team will directly influence the future of learning. Laurus Education's Vision2030 is to become a globally recognised, innovation driven education provider, creating life-changing learning experiences across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Laurus Education delivers vocational, English language and higher education programs to domestic and international students, with every offering designed to strengthen workforce capability and create real employability outcomes.Under a new CEO, Laurus is entering a dynamic growth phase expanding domestically and internationally while sharpening their focus on student experience, operational excellence, digital transformation and scalable delivery. This role sits at the heart of their newly established ELT and is pivotal to executing their Vision2030.

This is a rare opportunity where you can apply your strategic thinking, truly scale a business and make a tangible impact on Laurus' next chapter of growth.

Job Description
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) leads Laurus' enterprise-wide commercial strategy, including marketing and brand, sales, admissions operations, agent and partner channels, customer acquisition, and the commercial systems architecture (CRM, website and digital platforms) across all entities and jurisdictions. This pivotal role carries executive responsibility for:* Deliver sustainable enrolment growth, revenue diversification, and strong market positioning across domestic and international education markets.

• Oversee admissions strategy, pipeline management, and conversion optimisation to ensure predictable enrolment yield and disciplined sales governance
• Drive CRM, website, and systems integration for a seamless, data-driven student acquisition experience
• Maintain full compliance with ESOS Act, National Code, CRICOS and consumer protection laws
• Champion student experience from first contact through enrolment, consistently applied across all delivery models
• Shape a customer-centric marketing approach
• Manage channels & partnerships

The Successful Applicant
As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the CCO will work closely with the CEO and other executives to translate strategy into reliable, scalable, and high-performing operational delivery across a complex, multi-campus environment. We are seeking a proactive, solutions-oriented leader with:* Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Commerce or related field; postgraduate qualification highly desirable.

• 15+ years in senior commercial roles, including experience as CCO or equivalent, with a proven record of driving growth in complex, multi-entity education organisations.
• Deep understanding of tertiary education (VET, higher ed, international), CRICOS/ESOS compliance, and agent engagement.
• Strong track record in sales, admissions, multi-channel recruitment, pricing strategy, and international market development.
• Experience leading CRM and digital marketing platforms, pipeline analytics, and system integration across SMS, LMS and finance systems.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing, values-driven teams across marketing, sales and admissions, fostering collaboration and capability uplift.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Travel to Perth, Brisbane, NZ and overseas campuses is essential for this role.

What's On Offer
Why join Laurus Education ?

• Strategic impact - Your leadership and strategic influence will help drive the transformation and international expansion of Laurus education, changing the lives of thousands of students.
• Transformation and Scaling-up - You will bring the expertise to help Laurus corporatise their systems, processes and people, and providing a stable platform for growth
• Value Creation - Laurus is on the precipice of growth, and you will lead them through major investments, with the opportunity to share in profit growth.
• Competitive Remuneration - Laurus will recognise your contribution with a salary and incentive program that rewarding your contribution.
• Passion & Vision - Laurus are passionate about supporting learners from all backgrounds and creating a place where students can thrive.

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