Team Leader

Would you like to make a difference in children’s lives by driving improved education outcomes? Tetra Tech International Development has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced leader to join our Nauru Education Program and Australia Awards Nauru.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website 

The opportunity

• Preference for the role to be based in Nauru
• Full-time for 12 months, with an option to extend
• Experienced regional applicants encouraged to apply

Australia Awards Nauru (AAN) and Nauru Education Program (NEP)

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Australia Awards provides prestigious international scholarships and fellowships, offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia and the Pacific region.

The Nauru Education Program (NEP) is a five year, Government of Australia investment to support the Government of Nauru to improve access and learning outcomes for children in the early years, and to support a more relevant secondary education system.

Key responsibilities

The Team Leader holds overall management responsibility for the technical, administrative and logistical delivery of the AAN and NEP programs, including responsibility for the supervision and coordination of all program personnel. The Team Leader is also responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with the Department of Education and the Australian High Commission in Nauru. The Team Leader will:

• Oversee all aspects of the NEP and AAN programs, including staff, finances, office and program delivery.
• Lead the annual planning and reporting processes, ensuring timely delivery of comprehensive and high-quality milestone reports.
• Demonstrate leadership in the integration of the cross-cutting issues across the decision-making, management and implementation of AAN and NEP, including in ways that promote gender equality and are sensitive to cultural and gender concerns.

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Education, International Development or other related discipline.
• Experience managing the delivery of activities for a large project or program.
• Demonstrated, in-depth experience of the education sector, ideally in Nauru.
• Deep understanding of the Pacific context, ideally with extensive experience working in Nauru.

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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 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 29^th June 2025.