Deployment Manager

Job Description

Join the Australia Assists team as the Deployment Manager! Our focus is our people; the people we deployee, and the team we employ, that we value most. We’re looking for a Deployment Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the deployment lifecycle function, including safety and security, mobilisation and travel, and provision of assets and equipment, is seamless and responsive for deployees on active deployments.

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

• Based in Australia but travel may be required
• Full-time
• 5-year contract

Australia Assists
Australia Assists is an Australian Government program that deploys skilled humanitarian specialists to support multilateral agencies, governments, civil society and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and conflict. Australia Assists aims to save lives, alleviate suffering, maintain human dignity in the wake of crises, and strengthen preparedness for future emergencies.

Tetra Tech International Development manage the Australia Assists program on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment lifecycle, ensuring efficient engagement, safe deployment, performance monitoring, and effective partner support, and incorporating GEDSI, CCDR, and capacity strengthening objectives.
• Lead the annual planning process to determine deployment priorities.
• Manage the Rapid Response mechanism, ensuring senior oversight and effective communication with DFAT, enabling dedicated support to DFAT requests for assistance.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring consistency of support, value for money and reporting across all Australia Assists deployment types.
• Work with the Australia Assists Program Team to maintain and review the Rapid Response roster, manage risks, ensure capability, and support compliance with health, safety, and security policies.

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as international development, public administration, project management, business administration, social sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience (typically 5+ years) at a senior management level, in a project-based logistics role, ideally in an international development and/or humanitarian context.
• Experience supporting large-scale, geographically dispersed mobilisations of people in complex stakeholder contexts.
• Proficiency in using project management software and tools, such as Power BI.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a history of successfully leading and developing high-performing teams and addressing performance shortfalls swiftly and fairly.

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How to apply
Click on the “Apply for job” button.

Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.
Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not exceeding 1000 words), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM AEST Sunday, 28 July 2024

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About the Organization

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 during as part of your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400