Short Course Officer
Join Australia Awards Indonesia to coordinate high‑impact short courses that develop change agents and strengthen institutional partnerships across government, universities and civil society. Bring your project‑management skills to deliver inclusive, well‑organised learning programs.
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: Indonesia
Reserved for Country Nationals
Fixed-term appointment for 12 months
The program
Australia Awards Indonesia (AAI) is managed by Tetra Tech on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Australia Awards is an integral part of Australia's development cooperation program with Indonesia and has enjoyed strong support from both governments for more than sixty years. Australia Awards addresses two key challenges: to fill a gap in the pool of individuals with the higher-level capacity to contribute to Indonesia's development; and the need for a strong deep relationship based on mutual understanding between Australia and Indonesia.
The role
The Short Course Officer supports Australia Awards Indonesia to deliver high‑quality short courses that build individual and institutional capacity and strengthen Australia–Indonesia linkages. Reporting to the Short Course Manager, the role administers the full short course cycle from planning, participant selection, provider coordination, pre-course, travel mobilisation to Australia, finances, visas and post‑course follow‑up. It maintains accurate records, supports monitoring and evaluation, liaises with providers and stakeholders, and assists outreach and communications. The Officer works across Linkages and Enrichment, Awards Administration and MEL teams to ensure compliant, efficient and impactful short course delivery.
Key responsibilities
· Support end-to-end short course cycle: selection, logistics, pre-course, mobilisation and post‑course follow-up
· Support participant selection processes: applications, interviews, communications and records
· Coordinate travel, visas, insurance, advances, acquittals and vendor arrangements with Awards Administration
· Maintain course records, partner contacts, contracts register and short course databases
· Liaise with providers, MEL and Linkages and Enrichment teams for monitoring, evaluation and integration of outcomes
· Support outreach, information sessions, stakeholder correspondence and short course inbox management
Selection criteria
· Undergraduate degree in project management, business, international development or related field (or equivalent)
· Experience in project management within international development, including planning and financial administration
· Proven experience coordinating events, stakeholder consultations and participant mobilisation
· Knowledge of GoI systems and familiarity with Australian higher education helpful
· Strong MS Office skills, record‑keeping and basic M&E support capability
· Excellent communication, relationship management, cultural sensitivity and ability to multitask under deadlines
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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 29 March 2026, 23:59 WIB
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 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
Education (International Development)