Vocational Education and Training (VET) Implementation Strategy Adviser

Shape the future of Vietnam’s VET sector. Join Aus4Skills as the VET Implementation Strategy Adviser and help design an inclusive, industry-responsive, and impactful 10-year strategy that drives real change through partnership, innovation, and evidence-based action.

Up to twenty input days over a three-month period with a possibility of extension
Work remotely with the possibility of travel to Vietnam for consultations

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 Program

Aus4Skills Phase 3 is a ten-year program funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) which works in partnership with Government of Vietnam (GoV) to strengthen Vietnam-Australia relationships by supporting Vietnam’s human resources development ambitions and priorities. Building on previous phases, Aus4Skills Phase 3 aims to enable Vietnam to realise its human resource development goals in agreed sectors, promoting a stable, secure and prosperous Vietnam.

Aus4Skills Phase 3 seeks to achieve the following three End-of-Program Outcomes:

Australia Awards’ alumni leverage their skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to bilateral development priorities and stronger relations between Australia and Vietnam
Vietnam and Australia have a strengthened strategic partnership for public sector governance that fosters increased leadership capability and networks, advances women in leadership, and promotes inclusive green growth and institutional innovation.
Vietnam strengthens delivery of inclusive, climate-adaptive, industry-informed vocational education and training (VET) in key sectors, ensuring that workforce development meets industry demands and promotes social equity.

The role

The VET Implementation Strategy Adviser will lead the development of the Aus4Skills Phase 3 VET Implementation Strategy (2026–2035), delivering a practical, evidence-based roadmap for Aus4Skills engagement in Vietnam’s VET sector. Drawing on lessons from previous Aus4Skills phases and aligning with Vietnam’s workforce development and socio-economic priorities, the Adviser will develop an implementation-focused strategy that strengthens the VET system’s inclusiveness, climate resilience, and responsiveness to industry needs. The role will involve desktop reviews, stakeholder consultations (either online or may be in person), analysis of evidence and policy frameworks. The Adviser will ensure the strategy has close alignment with the Aus4Skills Phase 3 End-of-Program Outcome and the Australia–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Key responsibilities

Lead the development of the VET Implementation Strategy.
Undertake a comprehensive desktop review and synthesis of key policy and program documents to inform the Strategy.
Provide strategic advice to shape implementation priorities.
Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder consultations.
Draft and refine the strategy, roadmap, and partner engagement approach.
Ensure alignment with GEDSI, climate, safeguarding, and DFAT policy requirements.
Provide iterative revisions and technical inputs to finalise the Strategy, ensuring it is a high-quality, actionable, and aligned with the Aus4Skills Phase 3 End-of-Program Outcomes.

About You

Relevant tertiary qualification in education, international relations/development, HRD, or a related field.
Significant experience with Australian VET and designing human resource development initiatives, applying global principles, standards and best practice in VET.
Proven knowledge and application of current VET teacher training practices.
Proven ability to provide technical guidance in a development context.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders in complex cross-cultural settings.
Experience in Southeast Asia, DFAT-funded programs, and/or Vietnam’s VET system desirable.

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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 22 July 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.

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.

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