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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with governments, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges across the Indo-Pacific region. Through trusted partnerships and technical excellence, we support sustainable development outcomes that improve lives and strengthen communities.

The Opportunity

Australia Awards PNG (AAPNG) supports Papua New Guinea's development through education, knowledge transfer, institutional capacity building, and enduring relationships between PNG and Australia. The program strengthens people-to-people links, supports high-quality education, and fosters partnerships that build the capability of PNG's tertiary education sector.

As the Higher Education Partnerships Advisor, you will provide high-level strategic and technical advice to identify, develop and strengthen partnerships between PNG tertiary institutions and Australian universities. Working closely with higher education stakeholders across both countries, you will support initiatives that build institutional capability, improve collaboration opportunities, and strengthen long-term relationships across the sector.

You will also contribute to monitoring and learning activities associated with Higher Education Partnerships Grants and support the design of innovative staff mobility opportunities for PNG academic and administrative personnel.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced higher education professional seeking a flexible advisory role with meaningful impact across the PNG and Australian tertiary sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and support the development of strategic partnerships between PNG tertiary institutions and Australian universities
• Build and strengthen relationships with higher education stakeholders across Australia and Papua New Guinea
• Identify opportunities for collaboration in teaching, research, institutional development, and capacity strengthening
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of Higher Education Partnerships Grants and contribute to continuous program improvement
• Design and advise on staff mobility initiatives supporting academic and administrative exchanges between PNG and Australian institutions
• Represent Australia Awards PNG in discussions with universities, partner institutions, and sector stakeholders to promote sustainable collaboration and partnership outcomes

About You

You are a highly experienced higher education professional with a strong track record of developing institutional partnerships, engaging senior stakeholders, and delivering strategic initiatives within complex environments.

You will bring:

• Postgraduate qualifications in education, international development, business administration, or a related field
• Significant experience in higher education partnerships, international education, mobility programs, or institutional collaboration
• Strong knowledge of the Australian and/or Papua New Guinea higher education sectors
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior academic, institutional, and government stakeholders
• Experience supporting institutional capacity building, partnership development, or knowledge exchange programs
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience working effectively across cultures and diverse stakeholder groups
• A flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused approach to delivering outcomes in dynamic environments

Experience working in international development programs and/or the Indo-Pacific region will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

If this opportunity has sparked your interest and you have the skills and expertise required, please click the "Apply for job" button via Tetra Tech careers.

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 11:59pm AEST on 9 August 2026

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.

Tetra Tech does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process (this includes applications, interviews, meetings, processing, administration, service and training). Tetra tech will never ask for your sensitive information, such as bank account or other login details, including username or password.

Position Type - Project opportunity

Region - Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Sector - Education (International Development)