Program Support Officer

Casual administrative support role assisting a prestigious fellowship empowering women in agricultural science across the Indo-Pacific.

Hybrid working arrangement preferred but negotiable.

 

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

• Adelaide preferred (office presence is preferred but is negotiable)
• Casual Appointment (minimum 12 hours per week across a minimum of 3 days)
• Fixed-term appointment to 1 December 2026, with possibility of extension

The program

The Meryl Williams Fellowship is a prestigious program supporting women in agricultural science across the Indo-Pacific to strengthen leadership, management, and career development. Through workshops, mentoring, collaborative projects, and digital engagement, the Fellowship helps build networks, advance gender equity, and contribute to more secure food systems.
 

The role

The casual Program Support Officer provides essential administrative, financial, and logistical support across the Meryl Williams Fellowship lifecycle. This meaningful role helps deliver a prestigious program supporting women in agricultural science across the Indo-Pacific. Working closely with Fellows, stakeholders, and service providers, you will manage records, coordinate events, support compliance checks, and assist with program materials and financial documentation. If you enjoy organised, purpose-driven work that contributes to lasting impact, this is a rewarding and meaningful casual opportunity.

 

Key responsibilities

• Monitor the MWF inbox, respond to routine enquiries, and escalate more complex matters as required
• Liaise with Fellows to ensure required documentation is received throughout the Fellowship lifecycle
• Assist with coordination of in-person and virtual events and activities, liaising with service providers as directed
• Support the preparation, formatting, and quality assurance of program materials, reports, documentation and deliverables
• Check eligibility and compliance of applications and professional activity proposals

Selection criteria

• Relevant qualification or progress towards a relevant qualification, such as adult education, public administration, international development, project management, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, administration, customer service, or scholarship/fellowship program support
• Stakeholder engagement skills with experience building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Event and logistics coordination experience for in-person and virtual workshops, meetings, or events (desired)
• Strong communication and administration skills including English fluency, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, online databases, and recordkeeping
• Personal attributes including teamwork, independence, confidentiality, initiative, strong judgement, service focus, and attention to detail

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How to apply

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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 11:59pm 25 May 2026