Join Aus4Skills as Deputy Program Director, Operations. Lead corporate services, inspire teams, and shape efficient, compliant operations that strengthen Vietnam–Australia partnerships.
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
- Fixed-term appointment to 31 October 2028
- This role is reserved for Vietnamese Nationals
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 Deputy Program Director, Operations supports the Program Director by leading Aus4Skills’ corporate services including finance, procurement, HR, IT/infrastructure, compliance and risk to ensure efficient, high‑quality support for program activities. They will build collaborative stakeholder relationships, strengthen program culture, and drive performance. Line management includes the Finance and Administration Manager, Lead Procurement and Lead ICT/Systems. The role champions value‑for‑money, localisation, sustainability and safeguarding to enable effective, accountable delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Lead corporate services, oversee finance, procurement, HR, IT and compliance
- Ensure efficient operations and head contract compliance through policies, processes and continuous improvement.
- Manage risk and safeguarding; maintain the Risk Register, mitigation plans, embed PSEAH and GEDSI.
- Oversee financial controls, budgeting and value for money; monitor quarterly and annual performance.
- Line manage Finance, Procurement and ICT leads. Coach, assess performance and develop capability.
- Build partnerships with DFAT, Tetra Tech and government stakeholders to enable effective support mechanisms for program delivery.
Selection criteria
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior professional experience in business, finance or management.
- Senior management experience, preferably 10+ years, in international development programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading corporate functions; with strong Vietnamese legislation and compliance knowledge.
- Experience managing governance mechanisms,, preparing high‑level reporting and contract compliance.
- Capability in risk and safeguarding mitigation and management
- Strong leadership skills and building capability to improve operational effectiveness
- Excellent bilingual abilities in English/Vietnamese and engagement with various stakeholders.
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How to apply
Click here to apply via Tetra Tech International Development website.
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 AEST 19 February 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 from 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 [email protected] 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)
