Senior Coordinator Alumni Engagement
Be the bridge between alumni and opportunity - manage grants, support alumni professional groups, deliver on events, and amplify success stories that highlight strengthened Australia–Vietnam ties.
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
- Full-time
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Reserved for Country Nationals
- Fixed-term appointment to 31 October 2028
The program
Aus4Skills Phase 3 is a ten-year DFAT-funded program partnering with the Government of Vietnam to strengthen bilateral ties by supporting Vietnam’s human resource development priorities. Focused on higher education, the Vietnam Australia Centre, and vocational education and training (VET), the program builds workforce-ready, inclusive, climate-adaptive skills, public sector leadership, and alumni networks. It targets gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and support for disadvantaged Australia Awards students. Outcomes include stronger Australia–Vietnam strategic partnerships, enhanced public sector leadership and women’s advancement, and industry-aligned VET that meets labour market needs while promoting social equity and sustainable growth.
The role
The Senior Coordinator, Alumni Engagement delivers alumni networking, professional development and grants activities in line with an approved strategy. Reporting to the Manager Higher Education & Engagement, the role manages the Australian Alumni Grants Fund (AAGF), and delivery of alumni professional development activities and events (including oversight of financials and reporting requirements) . The role ensures cross cutting initiatives are embedded into activities, and supports monitoring, evaluation and learning. . The Senior Coordinator plays an integral role in helping Australia Awards alumni leverage skills and networks to contribute to bilateral development priorities and stronger Australia–Vietnam relations.
Key responsibilities
- Implement annual alumni engagement activities per strategy and plans
- Plan and deliver alumni events, professional groups and networking opportunities
- Manage the Australian Alumni Grants Fund end-to-end
- Maintain alumni database and leverage digital communications
- Prepare reports, budgets and undertake stakeholder liaison with partners
- Mainstream GEDSI, safeguards and support MEL
Selection criteria
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in communications, business, HR or related field
- Professional experience in alumni engagement, project or event management (preferably at least 5 years)
- Experience managing small grants highly desirable
- Strong written and oral communication skills in Vietnamese and English
- Proficient with databases, MS Office and digital communications
- Knowledge of GEDSI, PSEAH, child protection and fraud control
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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 AEST 11:59pm 8 March 2026
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
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, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a 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 +61 (08) 8375 4400.
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 from 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
Education (International Development)