Short Course Officer

Join Australia Awards Indonesia to coordinate high ‑ impact short courses that develop change agents and strengthen institutional partnerships across government, universities and civil society. Bring your project ‑ management skills to deliver inclusive, well ‑ organised learning 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 information please visit our website.

The opportunity

Full‑time

Location: Indonesia

Reserved for Country Nationals

Fixed‑term appointment for 12 months

The program Australia Awards Indonesia (AAI) is managed by Tetra Tech on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Australia Awards is an integral part of Australia's development cooperation program with Indonesia and has enjoyed strong support from both governments for more than sixty years.

Australia Awards addresses two key challenges: to fill a gap in the pool of individuals with the higher‑level capacity to contribute to Indonesia's development; and the need for a strong deep relationship based on mutual understanding between Australia and Indonesia.

The role The Short Course Officer supports Australia Awards Indonesia to deliver high‑quality short courses that build individual and institutional capacity and strengthen Australia–Indonesia linkages. Reporting to the Short Course Manager, the role administers the full short course cycle from planning, participant selection, provider coordination, pre‑course, travel mobilisation to Australia, finances, visas and post‑course follow‑up. It maintains accurate records, supports monitoring and evaluation, liaises with providers and stakeholders, and assists outreach and communications. The Officer works across Linkages and Enrichment, Awards Administration and MEL teams to ensure compliant, efficient and impactful short course delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support end‑to‑end short course cycle: selection, logistics, pre‑course, mobilisation and post‑course follow‑up

Support participant selection processes: applications, interviews, communications and records

Coordinate travel, visas, insurance, advances, acquittals and vendor arrangements with Awards Administration

Maintain course records, partner contacts, contracts register and short course databases

Liaise with providers, MEL and Linkages and Enrichment teams for monitoring, evaluation and integration of outcomes

Support outreach, information sessions, stakeholder correspondence and short course inbox management

Selection criteria

Undergraduate degree in project management, business, international development or related field (or equivalent)

Experience in project management within international development, including planning and financial administration

Proven experience coordinating events, stakeholder consultations and participant mobilisation

Knowledge of GoI systems and familiarity with Australian higher education helpful

Strong MS Office skills, record‑keeping and basic M&E support capability

Excellent communication, relationship management, cultural sensitivity and ability to multitask under deadlines

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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 29 March 2026, 23:59 WIB 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 equal‑opportunity 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.

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. We are 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. All people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. 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)

Additional Information

Organization: 755 IDV

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