Facilities and Operations Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Brisbane, QLD (Job ID 50006)

Description

Location: Brisbane | Full-time |Ongoing Must have valid work rights in Australia

• Coordinate facilities and support operations across our international development operations
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant work environments for high impact development programs
• Join a values driven team making a difference across the Indo-Pacific region

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

The Facilities and Operations Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Tetra Tech International Development's corporate and program operations by overseeing onsite facilities management at the Brisbane office and site locations (Pinkenba), providing operational support across the Indo-Pacific region under the direction of the Head of Operations. This role is responsible for managing facilities contractor relationships, lease agreements, and insurance to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. It will also provide surge support to the Travel and Executive Support Coordinator, ensuring seamless collaboration across our operations.

This role is central to maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant facilities while coordinating operational support across multiple programs and geographies.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful development work by enabling operational excellence behind the scenes.

Your Role:

• Oversee onsite facilities and office management at the Pinkenba, Brisbane location to ensure a safe and efficient work environment, including managing relationships with facilities contractors and provision of support to the program team.
• Coordinate logistical support for program events, including visitor management and event planning at Pinkenba, Brisbane.
• Support internal initiatives, including the intranet platform ‘MyCOZ' and team calendar coordination.
• Monitor workplace health and safety standards and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate onshore and offshore lease agreements for Tetra Tech International corporate and program activities, including renewals, compliance, and internal approvals.
• Coordinate insurance requirements related to facilities and operations across corporate and program activities.
• Organise and facilitate bi-monthly country operations meetings, including agenda preparation and action item tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

About You:

You foster collaboration by demonstrating strong attention to detail, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills. Your strong professional background in facilities management and your ability to proactively anticipate needs, handle confidential information with discretion, and adapt flexibly to changing priorities, will set you up for success. You communicate effectively with stakeholders and reliably work both independently and as part of a cross-cultural team.

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience in facilities management or operations coordination.
• Knowledge of lease management, contractor coordination, and insurance processes.
• Experience with procurement processes and financial administration.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to the Pinkenba site location, noting the limited public transport options at the location.
• Tertiary qualifications in business administration, project management, facilities management or from a related field. Significant experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification.
• Facilities management experience in Australia and the Indo-Pacific and/or humanitarian response or international development and/or logistics and supply chain would be highly desirable.

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

How to Apply

If we have sparked your interest and you meet the requirements of the role, click the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application before the closing date.

Your completed application will include:

• Resume
• Cover letter (not exceeding two pages), outlining your suitability for the position by demonstrating how your experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Applications for this position close 11:59pm AEST Thursday 03 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.

Position Type

Headquarter position

Project opportunity

Proposal and tender opportunity

Internship

 Region

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Sector

Agriculture and Food Security (International Development) 

Climate Change Services (International Development) 

Democracy, Rights, and Governance (International Development) 

Economic Growth (International Development) 

Education (International Development) 

Energy (International Development) 

Environment and Natural Resources (International Development)  

Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (International Development) 

Health (International Development) 

Infrastructure (International Development) 

Institutional Strengthening and Localization (International Development) 

Land Rights (International Development) 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development) 

Stabilization (International Development) 

Water Security and Sanitation (International Development) 

• Organization: 755 COZ