Deputy Program Director, Operations

Hanoi - Vietnam

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join Aus4Skills as Deputy Program Director Operations. Lead corporate services inspire teams and shape efficient compliant operations that strengthen VietnamAustralia partnerships.

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 informationplease visit our website

The opportunity

Full-time
Location: Hanoi Vietnam
Fixed-term appointment to 31 October 2028
This role is reserved for Vietnamese Nationals

The program

Aus4Skills Phase 3 is a ten-year DFAT-funded program partnering with the Government of Vietnam to strengthen bilateral ties by supporting Vietnams human resource development priorities. Focused on higher education the Vietnam Australia Centre and vocational education and training (VET) the program builds workforce-ready inclusive climate-adaptive skills public sector leadership and alumni networks. It targets gender equality disability and social inclusion and support for disadvantaged Australia Awards students. Outcomes include stronger AustraliaVietnam strategic partnerships enhanced public sector leadership and womens advancement and industry-aligned VET that meets labour market needs while promoting social equity and sustainable growth.

The role

The Deputy Program Director Operations supports the Program Director by leading Aus4Skills corporate services including finance procurement HR IT/infrastructure compliance and risk to ensure efficient highquality support for program activities. They will build collaborative stakeholder relationships strengthen program culture and drive performance. Line management includes the Finance and Administration Manager Lead Procurement and Lead ICT/Systems. The role champions valueformoney localisation sustainability and safeguarding to enable effective accountable delivery.

Key responsibilities

Lead corporate services oversee finance procurement HR IT and compliance
Ensure efficient operations and head contract compliance through policies processes and continuous improvement.
Manage risk and safeguarding; maintain the Risk Register mitigation plans embed PSEAH and GEDSI.
Oversee financial controls budgeting and value for money; monitor quarterly and annual performance.
Line manage Finance Procurement and ICT leads. Coach assess performance and develop capability.
Build partnerships with DFAT Tetra Tech and government stakeholders to enable effective support mechanisms for program delivery.

Selection criteria

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior professional experience in business finance or management.
Senior management experience preferably 10 years in international development programs.
Demonstrated experience leading corporate functions; with strong Vietnamese legislation and compliance knowledge.
Experience managing governance mechanisms preparing highlevel reporting and contract compliance.
Capability in risk and safeguarding mitigation and management
Strong leadership skills and building capability to improve operational effectiveness
Excellent bilingual abilities in English/Vietnamese and engagement with various stakeholders.

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How to apply

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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 19 February 2026

Why Tetra Tech International Development

We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working wellbeing and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration trust diversity and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equalopportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures genders abilities and experiences. We are committed to child safety safeguarding and the prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment.

As a leading development consulting firm Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the worlds 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 child safety safeguarding and the prevention from sexual exploitation abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a 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 or phone 61 (08).

Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation abuse and harassment (SEAH) child abuse and exploitation modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people and that all people are treated with dignity and respect irrespective of country project or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Techs Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.

Position Type

Project opportunity

Region

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Sector

Education (International Development)

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