Scholarships and Alumni Engagement Manager
Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to lead scholarship and alumni engagement initiatives for one of Australias flagship international development programs.
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
- Manila Philippines
- Full-time 12-month contract with the possibility of extension
- Open to Philippine citizens only
Australia Awards Philippines
The Australia Awards Philippines (AAP) supports the selection mobilisation and re-integration of Filipino Australia Award recipients. The investment will also support short courses fellowships and learning visits and facilitate ongoing engagement between Australia and Australian-educated Filipino alumni. AAP will strengthen bilateral cooperation by fostering people-to-people and institutional links between Australia and the Philippines.
The role
The Scholarship and Alumni Engagement Manager leads the delivery of scholarships alumni engagement and learning initiatives for Australia Awards Philippines. Working closely with DFAT and key stakeholders the role drives program outcomes strengthens partnerships and leads a high-performing team.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the strategic and operational delivery of scholarship and alumni engagement activities.
- Manage the end-to-end Australia Awards scholarship cycle and associated learning opportunities.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with DFAT government agencies education institutions alumni and other stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice reporting and recommendations to support program delivery and continuous improvement.
- Lead and support a high-performing team fostering collaboration accountability and innovation.
- Contribute to communications public diplomacy events and broader program initiatives.
Selection criteria
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex programs preferably within international development education or donor-funded environments.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with government institutional and other stakeholder groups.
- Experience leading teams and delivering high-quality program outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to provide clear strategic advice.
- Experience with scholarship programs alumni engagement or learning and capacity development initiatives is highly regarded.
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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 20 August 2026 11:59PM AEST
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 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. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures genders abilities and experiences to apply.
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Project opportunity
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Education (International Development)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology
