Apply now and lead strategic communications that showcase Aus4Skills’ impact, strengthen Australia–Vietnam partnerships and inspire inclusive, evidence based development outcomes.
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam | Full-time |Fixed term contract
Reserved for Vietnamese Nationals
Fixed-term contract until 31 October 2028
Lead innovative, inclusive communications that connect evidence, people and meaningful change.
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
Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Aus4Skills Phase 3 is a ten-year program working in partnership with the Government of Vietnam to support Vietnam’s human resource development priorities and strengthen the Vietnam–Australia relationship.
Lead strategic communications for Aus4Skills Phase 3, a major Australia–Vietnam partnership funded by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You will shape and deliver communications strategies that translate program evidence, learning and achievements into compelling stories of change across higher education, public sector leadership and vocational education and training. The role oversees digital communications, public diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, brand and reputation management, communications planning, suppliers and budgets. You will lead a communications team, advise senior leaders, strengthen partner capability and ensure communications are evidence-based, inclusive, accessible and aligned with DFAT priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead implementation of the communications strategy, annual plans, campaigns and narrative architecture
Provide strategic advice on positioning, stakeholder engagement, emerging issues and reputational risks
Translate evidence, learning and achievements into compelling, inclusive stories and communications products
Lead public diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, events, media relations and advocacy activities
Oversee digital channels, analytics, branding, reputation, accessibility, safeguarding and communications risk
Manage the communications team, budgets and suppliers while building capability across program teams and partners
About You
Tertiary qualification in strategic communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, international development, public policy or related disciplines
Minimum five years’ strategic communications experience, including three years in a senior or leadership role
Proven success delivering evidence-based communications in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Strong digital, content, media, brand, analytics and communications risk management expertise
Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership, English communication, budgeting and supplier-management skills
Strategic, collaborative and culturally sensitive, with strong judgement, adaptability, attention to detail and commitment to inclusion
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How to Apply
If this opportunity has sparked your interest and you have the skills and expertise required, please click the "Apply for job" button.
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 24 November 2026
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
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. We encourage people with 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 (08) 8375 4400.
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach from 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.
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