Description
Location: Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane Position Type: Ongoing, Full-time Work Rights: Must have valid Australian work rights
Drive impact across international development programs as a strategic HR partner.
- Champion employee experience, performance, 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.
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech International Development is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Corporate Human Resources team. This is a unique opportunity to work across diverse international development programs, supporting leaders and teams to deliver high-impact outcomes across the Indo-Pacific.
As an HRBP, you will play a critical role in aligning people strategies with business goals. You'll partner with program leaders to provide expert HR guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and performance management to workforce planning and organisational change. You'll also contribute to strategic HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, capability development, and a culture of high performance.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about making a difference through people.
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
- Partner with program leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned with business needs.
- Provide expert advice and manage recruitment, contracting, performance management, and employee relations.
- Lead and support organisational change, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
- Drive employee engagement and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate on strategic HR projects and transformation initiatives.
- Support the development of inclusive, high-performing teams across diverse contexts.
About You
You are a confident and capable HR professional with a strong background in HR business partnering. You bring a proactive mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for building inclusive and high-performing workplaces in a fast paced and complex environment.
You will possess:
- A degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience in HR operations within complex, fast-paced environments.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Proven ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders.
- Experience in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- A collaborative, adaptable, and values-driven approach.
- Experience in creating psychological and cultural safety in teams and workplaces.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
Working at Tetra Tech means being part of a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety, and wellbeing. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
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How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you meet the role requirements, click the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application.
Your application should include:
- A resume
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role
For more information, please contact the team at: idev.hrservices@tetratech.com
Applications close 11:59PM (AEST) on 11 February 2026
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.
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, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a 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 +61 (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.
Position Type
Headquarter position
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Human Resources (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 755 IDV
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