Events Coordinator

Job Description

Join Australia Awards PNG as our Events Coordinator! Deliver inspiring, inclusive events that connect institutions, build capacity and shape future leaders. If you’re organised, collaborative, experienced in event delivery, apply to play a key role in high-impact education and partnership activities across PNG.

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

• Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2027
• This role is reserved for PNG nationals

The program

Australia Awards PNG (AAPNG) supports Papua New Guinea’s development by strengthening education, knowledge transfer, and institutional capacity, while building enduring Australia–PNG relationships. The program delivers high-quality education, fosters institution-to-institution partnerships, and develops the next generation of PNG leaders.

The role

The Events Coordinator will lead end-to-end planning and delivery of Australia Awards PNG events, ensuring high-quality, inclusive and compliant program activities. Reporting to the Manager, Support Service, you will manage the events database, budgets, suppliers, logistics, invitations, risk and GEDSI/health-and-safety measures and oversee on-the-day operations and post-event evaluation. The role will work closely with procurement, finance and program teams to produce materials, maintain accurate records, support procurement, and contribute to program reporting and continuous improvement. Strong stakeholder engagement, excellent organisation, event experience and a commitment to inclusion are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver all events end-to-end, on time and within budget.
• Manage events database, templates, RSVPs, service providers and on-site logistics.
• Prepare event costings, running sheets, risk and GEDSI/health-and-safety plans.
• Liaise with Communications for invitations, promotional materials and post-event evaluation.
• Maintain supplier relationships, process invoices and support compliant procurement.

Selection criteria

• Undergraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in admin/project management, communications or HR.
• Demonstrated event and project management experience, ideally in international development.
• Strong organisation, time management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent report-writing, record-keeping and MS Office 365 proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; commitment to GEDSI principles.

How to apply. 

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 two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59pm AEST, 27 January 2026.

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 your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone +61 (08) 8375 4400.