Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tetra TechLocation: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane Position Type: Parental leave cover commencing ASAP until March 2027, Full-time Work Rights: Must have valid Australian work rights
Drive impact across international development programs as a strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist.
- Champion employee experience, recruitment and culture in a values-led organisation.
- Collaborate with global cross-cultural teams to deliver meaningful change.
- Join a workplace that values flexibility, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Do you have a passion for international development and a drive to make a real impact in people’s lives? Tetra Tech International Development is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 9 month parental leave contract to help us recruit top talent for projects that promote sustainable development, economic growth, and social inclusion around the globe.
About Us
Tetra Tech International Development has over 40 years of experience delivering impactful international development projects worldwide. We work in partnership with governments, NGOs, and communities to strengthen systems, improve infrastructure, and drive inclusive development. As part of global consulting firm Tetra Tech, our IDEV team leads programs across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
We are proud to be a values-driven organisation committed to integrity, inclusion, and excellence. We welcome applications from people of all genders, abilities, ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
About the Role
Reporting to the HR Lead, People and Programs, this role will work closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Consultants to deliver proactive, inclusive, and high-quality recruitment outcomes. You’ll manage end-to-end recruitment processes that support our mission of delivering change that matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment across a range of international development programs.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles.
- Support inclusive and equitable hiring practices across all recruitment activities.
- Contribute to strengthening Tetra Tech’s employer brand and candidate experience.
- Ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and safeguarding requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally within a professional services or multinational or international development environment.
- A passion for people, and commitment to equitable hiring and diverse workplaces.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working cross-culturally or in global teams is a plus.
- High level of proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and recruitment data.
- An adaptable, collaborative, and proactive mindset.
What We Offer
- A flexible hybrid work environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful global impact.
- A supportive, inclusive team culture.
- Immediate start and a structured 9-month contract (parental leave cover).
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about international development and want to contribute to meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.
For a complete Position Description, please click here.
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
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.
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 Tech’s 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.
Tetra tech does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process (this includes applications, interviews, meetings, processing, administration, service and training). Tetra tech will never ask for your sensitive information, such as bank account or other login details, including username or password.
Learn more about our work: https://intdev.tetratechasiapacific.com