Expression of Interest – Australia Assists Rapid Response Team (RRT) roster

Work on a global humanitarian program contributing to saving lives and alleviating suffering.

Australia Assists is an Australian Government program that deploys skilled humanitarian specialists to support multilateral agencies, governments, civil society and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and conflict. Australia Assists’ Goal is to: Save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of conflict, disasters and other humanitarian crises, and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. The program’s Objective is: Targeted deployment of humanitarian expertise that meets the priorities and needs of Australia's multilateral, bilateral and civil society partners and advances Australia's international humanitarian priorities.

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The Opportunity:

• Location: Australia-based (within 2 hours of an airport)
• Open to Australian citizens and residents with existing Australia Assists roster eligibility
• Availability to deploy for at least 3 months in any 12-month period (months are not consecutive)
• Casual roster position with deployments of up to 14 days
• Applications open 11 November 2026 and close 5:00pm AEDT, Monday 7 December 2026

Additional Information:

For a complete Expression of Interest document, including role profiles, eligibility requirements, remuneration and deployment arrangements, please click here.

The Role:

Australia Assists is seeking experienced humanitarian and disaster management professionals to join its Rapid Response Team (RRT). The RRT provides short-term surge support to partner governments and Australian diplomatic missions during sudden-onset disasters and crises across the Pacific and South and Southeast Asia. RRT members deploy within 48 hours of activation and work alongside national authorities and Australian Posts to strengthen coordination, planning, information management, logistics, technical assessment and response operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide rapid surge support during disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
• Support coordination, planning, information management and operational decision-making.
• Contribute technical expertise within one or more RRT role profiles.
• Undertake assessments, reporting and liaison with government counterparts and humanitarian partners.
• Support effective collaboration between national authorities, Australian Posts and deployed Australian response teams.
• Operate effectively in fast-paced, complex and culturally diverse environments.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one RRT role profile, including humanitarian coordination, disaster management, information management, governance, protection, engineering, WASH, logistics or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of humanitarian, disaster management or crisis response experience.
• Experience supporting governments, disaster management authorities or diplomatic missions during emergencies.
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, systems and coordination mechanisms.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in small, self-reliant teams and challenging environments.
• Experience in the Pacific or South and Southeast Asia is highly desirable.
• An ability to work calmly and respectfully under pressure and to collaborate effectively with partners in a cross-cultural context.

For more information on the Rapid Response Team, you can contact Ebony Laurie at Ebony.Laurie@australiaassists.org

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page. Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Australia Assists is committed to equitable access. Applicants with disabilities or are facing other barriers that prevents them from using this application portal, please request reasonable accommodation by emailing HR@australiaasssists.org

Alternative submission formats (e.g. Word, accessible PDF, or email) are available on request. Please contact us to discuss available options.

A completed application includes:

• A current CV (maximum four pages).
• A statement of suitability (maximum two pages) addressing Selection Criteria E1-E5 and identifying your preferred RRT role profile.
• A completed Availability and Readiness Form (downloadable at the end of the document here).
• Details of two referees, including at least one supervisor from an emergency response context.

Apply before 5:00pm (AEDT), Monday 7 December 2026. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates may be progressed prior to the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.