Partnerships Manager

Job Description

Location: Ideally Brisbane, but flexible within Australia

Full-time | 2-year fixed term contract

Must have valid work rights in Australia

• Strengthen Australia’s humanitarian response through impactful partnerships.
• Drive inclusive, coordinated, and locally informed logistics solutions across the Indo-Pacific.
• Join a values-led team committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with governments, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.Learn more about us here.

The Opportunity

The Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC), based in Brisbane, is a cornerstone of Australia’s rapid and coordinated humanitarian action across the Indo-Pacific. Reporting to the Partnerships and Performance Lead, as Partnerships Manager, you will play a critical operational role in ensuring HLC’s humanitarian responses are timely, fit-for-purpose, and complementary to other efforts.

You will lead the development and coordination of strategic partnerships with national disaster management offices, NGOs, DFAT programs, and other humanitarian actors. Your work will ensure HLC remains informed, connected, and responsive to the needs of affected populations.

This is a unique opportunity to shape how Australia collaborates across the humanitarian ecosystem and to champion inclusive, locally led approaches to emergency logistics.

Your Role

• Lead the development and implementation of HLC’s partnership function and framework.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships across the Indo-Pacific to enhance last-mile delivery and visibility.
• Coordinate humanitarian ecosystem engagement and information management during response activities.
• Support integration of cross-cutting priorities including GEDSI, localisation, greening, innovation, and Indigenous engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to strengthen logistics planning and coordination.
• Contribute to communications and public diplomacy efforts that amplify HLC’s impact.

About You

You are a relationship-builder with a deep understanding of humanitarian or development programming in the Indo-Pacific. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong cultural competence, and a commitment to inclusive and locally led approaches.

You will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in managing partnerships and stakeholder engagement in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian ecosystem and Indo-Pacific regional dynamics.
• Familiarity with Gender Equality Disability Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and participatory approaches.
• Excellent project management, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adaptively in complex environments.
• A relevant university degree or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

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Why Tetra Tech International Development?

We’re a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. We foster a culture of inclusion, learning and impact. Read more about our culture, purpose and values.

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the role requirements, click the “Apply for Job” button and submit your application before the closing date.

Your application should include:

• Resume
• Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role

Applications close midnight AEST, Sunday 31 August 2025

For questions, contact Katie at idev.hrservices@tetratech.com

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.

Position Type

Project opportunity

Region

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Sector

Partnerships (International Development) 

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