Expression of Interest – Australia Assists Roster
Tetra Tech International Development manages the Australia Assists program on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and skilled humanitarian specialists and international development professionals to join the Australia Assists Roster as a roster member.
About Tetra Tech International Development
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading global development consulting firm with more than 40 years of experience providing practical and sustainable international development services in over 80 countries.
We work with people and communities to achieve a positive impact by delivering intelligent and co-created solutions across the development sphere to support thriving people, thriving communities and a thriving planet. For more information, please visit our website .
About Australia Assists
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 aims to save lives, alleviate suffering, maintain human dignity in the wake of crises, and strengthen preparedness for future emergencies.
Humanitarian specialists from the Australia Assists roster will be mobilised to work with partners across the Indo-Pacific region and globally, before, during and after humanitarian crises. The program takes a strengths-based approach, recognising and reinforcing local leadership, building on existing capabilities, and promoting equity and inclusion. This ensures that outcomes are impactful, sustainable and tailored to the unique needs of each community.
Australia Assists roster members must possess a variety of skill sets and come from diverse backgrounds. All roster members are expected to be able to demonstrate:
- Relevant qualifications and experience in their identified specialty.
- Relevant qualification, training and or experience working in the humanitarian or development sector.
- Demonstrated strong cultural competency skills, knowledge of, and or relevant experience working in the countries and regions you wish to deploy in.
- Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in public diplomacy with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exemplary professionalism, dedication, compassion, and respect for humanitarian principles.
- Demonstrable diplomacy skills aligning with Australia's International Development Policy are essential. While Australia Assists roster members are not required to be Australian citizens, they must possess a thorough understanding of this policy and be willing to support it, as the program operates under Australia's Official Development Assistance.
Roster members can express interest in specific paid deployment opportunities, where they will work with and within a host organisation. Host organisations can include a wide range of organisations, such as multilateral agencies including United Nations organisations, partner governments and key regional and national civil society partners. Deployments will vary in length from a few weeks through to 18 months, depending on the host organisation’s requirements and the agreed objectives of the deployment.
How to apply
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Please submit:
- Resume
- A cover letter expressing your interest becoming a roster member (not exceeding 500 words).
This role is open for expressions of interest to join the Roster with a formal invitation to apply at a later date.
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.
Project opportunity
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients