Join Aus4Skills as the Climate Change Adviser to lead a DFAT‑aligned Climate Strategy, integrate adaptation across programs and drive practical mainstreaming through risk analysis, stakeholder engagement and capacity building. Use your technical expertise on Vietnam’s climate risks to deliver measurable, program‑wide impact.
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
- Part time
- Location: Remote
- Fixed-term appointment to 30 June 2026
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 Climate Change Adviser for Aus4Skills provides high-level technical expertise and input relating to climate change, climate adaptation and mainstreaming approaches and solutions for integrating climate change across the Aus4Skills’ programs, communications, MEL and operations. The Climate Change Adviser’s primary responsibility is to deliver a Climate Strategy for the Aus4Skills program that aligns with DFAT policy and reporting.
Key responsibilities
- Review scientific literature, policies and program documentation for Vietnam
- Produce a Climate & Disaster Risk and Opportunity Analysis for Aus4Skills
- Identify mainstreaming approaches and sectoral workforce skills needs
- Lead stakeholder consultations and a solution‑validation workshop
- Deliver a DFAT‑aligned Climate Strategy with practical actions and metrics
Selection criteria
- Tertiary degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science or International Development
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience; DFAT program experience preferred
- Proven experience integrating climate change and adaptation into development programs
- Technical expertise in climate adaptation, risk assessment and mainstream approaches
- Deep knowledge of Vietnam’s climate context and DFAT climate policy/reporting
- Strong interpersonal, cross‑sector coordination, client‑service and capacity‑building skills
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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 AEST 22 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 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.
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