Expression of Interest - Australia Assists Humanitarian Roster (Pacific Islanders only)
Expression of Interest – Australia Assists Humanitarian Roster (Pacific Islanders Only)
Australia Assists is seeking Pacific Island nationals with strong humanitarian and technical expertise to join our Humanitarian Roster for deployment across the Pacific region and beyond. This intake aims to strengthen locally led humanitarian action by supporting Pacific capability in preparedness, disaster response, and early recovery.
This EOI is open exclusively to citizens of Pacific Island countries and territories.
Australia Assists is committed to equitable access.
Applicants with disabilities or are facing other barriers that prevents them from using Taleo, please request reasonable accommodation by emailing HR@australiaasssists.org or calling (+679)7825148.
Alternative submission formats (e.g. Word, accessible PDF, or email) are available on request. Please contact us to discuss available options
There are 40 places available in this intake.
Targeted Technical Skills:
We welcome EOIs from applicants with experience in one or more of the following:
- Disaster Risk Management
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Warehouse Management
- GEDSI in Emergencies
- Information Management (IM)
- Engineering (civil, structural, WASH, infrastructure)
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- IM/GIS (mapping, spatial analysis, assessments)
- Climate Adaptation & Resilience
- GBV & Safeguarding in Emergencies
Selection Criteria Overview - Applicants should demonstrate:
- Technical proficiency in at least one of the targeted skill areas
- Experience in humanitarian, development, disaster management, or field operations
- Strong safeguarding, ethical conduct, and inclusive practice
- Ability to work in complex, multicultural, or resource-limited environments
- Alignment with humanitarian principles and localisation values
- Readiness and resilience for short-notice deployment
What to Submit
Curriculum Vitae (max 3–4 pages) to include:
- Nationality and country of residence
- Education and certifications
- Relevant field/deployment experience
- Technical expertise and tools/systems
- Languages
- Referees (optional at EOI stage)
A 2-page Statement Addressing the Following Criteria:
- Motivation & alignment with humanitarian values
- Relevant field/deployment experience (Pacific or international)
- Technical skills & competencies
- Safeguarding, ethics & teamwork
- Cultural agility & communication skills
- Leadership & problem-solving
- Deployment readiness & resilience
- Your potential contribution to the roster
Applicants are encouraged to use specific examples (e.g., deployments, projects, emergency operations).
Safeguarding & Background Checks
Australia Assists maintains a zero-tolerance approach to SEAH (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment).
Shortlisted candidates will undergo safeguarding checks and may be contacted for an interview or technical assessment.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Australia Assists program welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and individuals with lived experience of preparing for and responding to disasters within their own communities.
Early Career Humanitarian Professionals
The Australia Assists program may also include a limited number of early-career humanitarian professionals on the roster. Early-career applicants are defined as those with five (5) years or less of relevant professional experience. This pathway aims to provide emerging practitioners with opportunities for training, mentoring, and professional development.
Applicants wishing to be considered under the early-career category should clearly indicate this in their application.
For more information: Email: HR@australiaassists.org or visit: https://www.australiaassists.org/
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.
For more information, email: HR@australiaassists.org or visit: https://www.australiaassists.org/
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.
Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Humanitarian Aid (International Development)
Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery (International Development)