Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery and coordination of resources for the Leadership and Skills program. Ensure successful activities and quality outcomes across all MAP thematic areas.
- Advise DFAT’s Mekong Hub on effective education and training options. This includes scholarships and short courses, aligned with DFAT’s priorities.
- Develop and deliver the MAP Leadership and Skills Annual Work Plan. Create Progress and Annual Reports as annexes to the MAP Support Unit deliverables.
- Manage the Leadership and Skills budget and report on it regularly. Provide budget forecasts and work closely with the finance team to address risks and ensure compliance.
- Lead a high-performing Leadership and Skills team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture while working with DFAT’s priorities.
- Provide team members with opportunities for development and targeted training to enhance their skills and experience.
- Keep the Leadership and Skills risk register updated and reviewed quarterly, incorporating insights from team members and stakeholders. Report risks in line with DFAT policies.
- Ensure engagement of key specialists in MEL and GEDSI through shared services and the Technical Assistance Panel to address cross-cutting priorities.
Selection criteria
- A relevant tertiary qualification in development, program management, education or another relevant field is essential.
- Extensive experience in managing and implementing donor-funded programs, particularly in education, skills, and capacity development, including DFAT-funded initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across various cultures, both in-person and remotely.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationships management skills.
- Knowledge of the Australia Awards Scholarships program policy and context is highly desirable.
- Possess a strong performing and learning orientation, excellent interpersonal skills for building trust, attention to detail, critical thinking, adaptability and strong writing abilities.
- Skilled in navigating and operating sensitively within culturally diverse contexts while demonstrating cultural awareness.
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How to apply
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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.
Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Apply before 23:59 PM 9th June 2025 AEST.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day.
Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400.
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH’), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech’s Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
