Associate Director, Future Economies

Are you passionate about driving systemic change and influencing positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes? Do you bring strong business development acumen, technical expertise, and extensive South-East Asia experience? If you have a background in economic governance, trade, inclusion, digital or climate finance, we want you to join our team as an Associate Director – Future Economies.

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

• Based in Australia (in office, hybrid or remote)
• Full-time ongoing role
• Opportunity to work for a value-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being.

Key responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise in economic development to deliver high-quality, on-time solutions for clients in both domestic and international settings.
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams to identify opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and drive business development.
• Monitor industry trends, client needs, and market movements to inform proposals and optimise revenue opportunities.
• Manage proposal processes, including staffing, budgeting, and coordinating internal and external contributors to ensure quality and competitiveness.
• Lead and mentor teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and professional development.
• Achieve revenue targets, manage bid pricing for profitability, and contribute to strategic priorities that align with business goals.

Selection criteria

• A degree in Business Management, Economics, Trade and Development, Social Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of business development experience, ideally in the international development sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in South-East Asia with a focus on economic governance, trade, inclusion, digital, or climate finance.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills; ability to manage teams to deliver objectives on time.
• Experience balancing contract management, technical needs, and client requirements across diverse teams.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of quantitative/qualitative analysis.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; professional, approachable, and service-oriented with a solution-focused mindset.
• Flexible, adaptable team player committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

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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 to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) 10 January 2025

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.