Communications Specialist
Tetra Tech International Development is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to support the Australia Awards Nauru (AAN) and Nauru Education Program (NEP).
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact development programs that strengthen education systems and human development in Nauru, while enhancing visibility, stakeholder engagement, and public diplomacy outcomes.
The opportunity
- Consultancy engagement supporting two high-impact education programs until June 2027, with possible extension
- Work alongside diverse stakeholders, including government partners, the Australian High Commission, program teams, and Australia Awards alumni
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
Australia Awards Nauru and Nauru Education Program
The Australia Awards Nauru (AAN) program is a key component of Australia's human development focused support to Nauru. AAN provides opportunities for Nauruan citizens to obtain tertiary qualifications at Australian or Pacific region institutions. The goals of the program are for alumni to contribute to the long-term development needs of Nauru, and to forge strong people-to-people and institutional links between Australia and Nauru.
The Nauru Education Program (NEP) aims to strengthen Nauru’s education sector performance and Australia’s Pacific relationships, driving shared prosperity and progress. The NEP has a focus on stronger literacy and numeracy outcomes; more equitable and relevant education pathways; and more inclusive, evidence-based, and efficient government systems.
The NEP is tailored to the local cultural context and government priorities, through Nauru’s Department of Education and Training and other Nauruan stakeholders, including staff, teachers, school leaders, and parents. Program delivery will employ unique approaches to effectively address local challenges within a resource constrained environment.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver clear, high-quality communications products that translate program outcomes and data into engaging, accessible content
- Manage digital and media communications, including social media, web content, and performance monitoring
- Support public diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, and ensure all communications meet branding and donor (DFAT) requirements.
About You
- Strong communications specialist with excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, able to simplify complex information
- Experience in development programs, public diplomacy, or stakeholder engagement in multi-partner environments
- Collaborative, adaptable, and culturally sensitive, with the ability to work across diverse teams and priorities.
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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.
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 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday, 12 July 2026
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
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, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a 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 +61 (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)