Deputy Head Strategic Growth

Deputy Head, Strategic Growth

Location: Australia | Full-time, Ongoing | Fully remote, in office or hybrid work options

• Senior leadership position, progressing the strategic business growth of Tetra Tech International Development’s Indo-Pacific Operations.
• Build strong and strategic relationships to ensure the successful strategic business growth and expansion into new markets.
• Mentor team members, fostering professional growth to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to excel.

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

Driving strategic sustainable growth for the business, The Deputy Head of Strategic Growth at Tetra Tech International Development is a pivotal leadership role that drives the execution of business development strategies, expands market opportunities, and enhances client engagement to deliver positive results over the short, medium and long term.

This role is instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation through focused market insights, identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, and fostering deep stakeholder collaboration. The Deputy Head of Strategic Growth is committed to diversifying and growing Tetra Tech’s portfolio of work, ensuring quality outcomes, and leading a talented team of multidisciplinary experts. With demonstrated business development skills and previous results, this role translates organisational growth objectives into targeted, actionable, and ambitious plans to expand into new and emerging markets. With outstanding communication skills and the ability to build networks and respectful, trusted, and enduring relationships, this role is a key Tetra Tech Ambassador, raising the organisation's profile and expanding its potential client and partner base, creating lasting impact.

This position may be fully remote (based in Australia), hybrid, or onsite at one of our Australia offices.

Core Responsibilities

• Expand and diversify Tetra Tech’s market portfolio, including driving growth in emerging markets.
• Lead the preparation and submission of tenders, proposals and other business development materials.
• Lead and work with cross-functional teams to develop compelling value propositions and innovative solutions.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders to enhance business opportunities.
• Mentor and support team members to achieve professional growth and performance excellence.

What We Value

You are a strategic thinker with extensive experience in business development, developing and executing strategies to deliver results. Your proven ability to lead diverse teams in complex environments allows you to navigate challenges effectively. You possess strong relationship-building skills and are an excellent communicator. Above all, you will be resilient, culturally sensitive and contribute positively to culture.

You will possess:

• Proven senior experience in business development strategy execution within a professional services or international development context.
• Significant experience leading large cross-functional teams and driving alignment across organisational units.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated results in expanding and diversifying market portfolios for a similar organisation, and experience expanding into emerging markets such as climate change, cyber or maritime, would be highly regarded.
• High levels of personal initiative, resilience, and the ability to work under pressure in rapidly changing environments.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate politically complex contexts with professionalism and respect.

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.

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Salary offers to successful candidates are made based on internal equity and market analysis. Candidates who have previously applied for this opportunity need not reapply.

If you have questions or want to know more about the role, please contact:

Kristen Clare

Director, People Advisory Services

Email: idev.hrservices@tetratech.com

How to Apply

If we have sparked your interest and you are passionate about joining an impactful organisation, click the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application before the closing date.

Your completed application will include:

• CV
• Cover letter (not exceeding two pages), outlining your suitability for the position by demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria listed in the position description.
• Answers to our application questions.

Applications for this position close at 11:59pm AEST Tuesday 10 June 2025

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.