Operations Manager

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in a stunning location, with a team that’s passionate about 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.

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to join a warm and genuine team driving education reform in Vanuatu. This full-time role, based in Port Vila, offers the opportunity to contribute to national development priorities through effective program operations and leadership.

The opportunity

• Strategic operations leadership position, contributing to education reform and development priorities.
• Based in Port Vila, Vanuatu
• Full-time contract to December 2026

Key Responsibilities

As the Operations Manager, you’ll provide strategic and operational oversight across all support functions of the program. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, efficient procurement, robust HR systems, and people leadership.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all program support functions
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting, and fraud control
• Lead procurement and contract management for goods and services
• Manage HR operations, office administration, logistics, and ICT
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security protocols
• Support cross-program collaboration between VAESP and AAV
• Mentor program team in program operations, systems and efficiency

Selection Criteria

You’re an experienced Operations professional with a strong background in finance. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering results in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.

• Tertiary qualification in international development, finance, business, management or a related field (financial qualification desirable)
• Proven experience managing operations for large development programs, ideally with DFAT
• Strong financial management, HR, procurement, and administrative skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build capacity, and foster inclusive workplaces
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural skills
• Commitment to gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and safeguarding

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How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking “Apply for job” at the top of this page.

A completed application includes:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST

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 (08) 8375 4400.