Team Leader – Canberra

Why Tetra Tech International Development? 

As a leading global development consulting firm, our purpose is to contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development works with governments, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges. Our dedicated team helps partners including DFAT, USAID and the Asian Development Bank to deliver effective and sustainable projects in more than 80 countries around the world.

The Program

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) finances quality, climate resilient infrastructure projects in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. The Facility partners with governments, as well as the private sector, to design high-impact, energy, water, transport, telecommunications and other key infrastructure projects. All projects focus on high-quality investments with robust social and environmental safeguards to maximise development outcomes.

The AIFFP is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with support from Tetra Tech (the Support Unit). The AIFFP Support Unit provides advice and services to support the delivery of the AIFFP and its objectives.

The Position

The Team Leader is responsible for building key relationships with the AIFFP. The role is also responsible for the oversight and performance of the Support Unit team which includes project team members, consultants and contractors. Some key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic advice and solutions to ensure service commitments are met.
• Drive the dialogue to identify opportunities and ensure efficient use of the Support Unit as a mechanism to deliver assistance in project preparation and management.
• Build constructive and effective relationships with AIFFP managers and the wider teams to ensure client needs are reflected in the Support Unit operations
• Facilitate effective communication on all aspects of delivery and manage any issues in a timely and constructive manner

The Person

We are looking for a Team Leader who can bring clarity and leadership support to a project team of various technical expertise. The right person for this role can enable and empower their team to achieve collective objectives and shared vision. The successful candidate builds trust, strong relationships and has a flexible working approach. Some selection criteria include:

• Significant understanding and experience of end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure projects
• Extensive relationship building and representational skills, with experience in liaising at different levels with a range of organisations
• A high degree of personal initiative, lateral thinking, and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Experience in coordinating multiple activities, multinational and multi-country teams
• University degree or equivalent professional qualifications in civil engineering, planning or other related disciplines

How to Apply

To apply for this position please click on ‘apply now’ and complete the online application process. Please note that applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website, linked below. 

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Please note that your application will be shared with The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific.

For any enquiries, please contact the Tetra Tech International Development Recruitment Team and quote the job reference number 500089.

Applications close:  11:55pm (AEST), Tuesday 18th April

Tetra Tech International Development has a 40-year history in successfully delivering international development projects on behalf of donors right around the world, including Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK's Department for International Development (now known as the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office). Our people work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people's lives.

Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence in gender equality. Our team of dedicated GEDSI advisers work closely with our staff and partners to ensure a context-specific and consistent approach is applied to all our programmes to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalised groups.

Tetra Tech International Development is also committed to respectful workplaces and does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment of any kind. 

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection.