Events Coordinator Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Papua New Guinea (Job ID 49978)

Description

Join Tetra Tech International Development as the Events Coordinator for the AAPNG Program. Lead seamless event management from start to finish, drive innovation, ensure quality delivery, and maximise impactful program outcomes in a dynamic team environment. Apply today!

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 position until 30 June 2027
• Location: Port Moresby, PNG
• Reserved for PNG citizens only

Australia Awards PNG Overview

The Australia Awards PNG (AAPNG) program supports Papua New Guinea's development goals through education, knowledge transfer, and institutional capacity building, fostering strong Australia-PNG partnerships. It promotes inclusive, high-quality education by strengthening accredited training institutions and facilitating institution-to-institution collaborations. AAPNG empowers Papua New Guinea's future leaders with professional and technical skills aligned to government priorities, ensuring opportunities for women, people with disabilities, and those from rural areas. The program offers three study pathways: long-term postgraduate scholarships in Australia, long-term scholarships in PNG addressing workforce gaps, and short-term professional development courses in both countries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage events database and coordinate all AAPNG program events, including budgeting, venue selection, and service provider negotiations.
• Collaborate with communications for event materials, handle invitations, RSVPs, and on-day event management.
• Develop risk management plans, ensure health, safety, and GEDSI compliance, and conduct post-event evaluations.
• Maintain relationships with service providers and support procurement compliance and financial management.
• Support scholarship promotion, MERL data collection, program reporting, and stakeholder relationship building.
• Champion GEDSI principles, undertake provincial travel, foster a positive program culture, and ensure workplace safety.

Selection criteria

• Undergraduate qualification in administration, project management, communications, education, human resources, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven project and event management experience within an international development context.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and report writing skills with the ability to handle competing priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and experienced in working both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

For a complete position description, please click here. Please use password TetraTech2025

How to apply

Click the "Apply for job" button. 

Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

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 Thursday, 3 July 2025

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.

Project opportunity

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Education (International Development) 

• Organization: 755 COZ