Join us in shaping exciting new futures for young people in Naoero. As Pathways Adviser, you’ll help create engaging career, vocational learning and transition opportunities. You will get to work alongside schools, government and industry to connect students with the education, training and employment pathways they need to thrive.

Up-to sixty (60) input days from 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027

Strengthen secondary education, vocational learning and career pathways

Improve young people’s transitions to further education, training and employment

Collaborate with schools, industry and partners to deliver inclusive, sustainable solutions

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 informationplease visit our website

The opportunity The Naoero Education Program (NEP) aims to strengthen Naoero’s education sector performance and Australia’s Pacific relationships, driving shared prosperity and progress. The NEP has a focus on stronger literacy and numeracy outcomes; more equitable and relevant education pathways; and more inclusive, evidence-based, and productive government systems.

The Pathways Adviser will provide strategic and technical support to Naoero’s Department of Education and Training to strengthen secondary education, career guidance, vocational learning and student transitions. Working with schools, government, TVET partners and industry, the Adviser will support inclusive and practical pathways into further education, training and employment. The role will also contribute to planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and capacity building, ensuring initiatives are sustainable,



evidence-informed and aligned with Naoero’s workforce priorities.

Key responsibilities

Strengthen secondary, vocational and career pathways in Naoero

Support DoET and schools to develop and implement Senior Education and Training Plans

Improve career guidance, work experience and transition opportunities for students

Promote inclusive pathways for students with disabilities and vulnerable learners

Coordinate with government, schools, TVET partners, industry and DFAT stakeholders

Support planning, monitoring, reporting, evidence generation and staff mentoring

Criteria

Relevant tertiary qualification in education, workforce development or vocational training

Experience delivering TVET, secondary education or career pathways programs

Experience supporting diverse learners through inclusive and data-informed approaches

Demonstrated skills in training, mentoring, stakeholder engagement and facilitation

Knowledge of education reform, curriculum development and Indo-Pacific development programs

Strong communication, reporting, ICT and problem-solving skills, with flexibility and cultural awareness

Apply before 11:59pm AEST 24 September 2026 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.

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.

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.

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