Senior Program Manager (Human Resources Development)

The Embassy of Australia in Hanoi is looking for a talented and energetic individual to fulfil the position of Senior Program Manager (Human Resources Development) (LE5). A merit list from this recruitment exercise may be used to fill similar positions over the next 18 months from the date of advertisement.

Working for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Senior Program Manager (Human Resources Development) oversees the contractual and financial management of the $90 million Aus4Skills investment and provides support on scholarships and monitoring and evaluation of the Aus4Skills program and other DFAT Human Resource Development (HRD) initiatives to ensure these programs achieve their intended outcomes and align with the bilateral strategic priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving objectives of the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) against Pillar 3 - Building Knowledge and Connecting People and implementation of the Australia-Vietnam Development Partnership Plan (DPP).

Applicants should have demonstrated experience in financial and contract management, managing risk and monitoring evaluation and learning, as well as logistical support, including arrangements for program visits, meetings, workshops, managing databases, documents and records, as well as ability to communicate effectively and professionally with government, managing contractors and other relevant stakeholders. They should have strong relationship building skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships, partnerships and networks.

Applicants should have demonstrated experience in financial and contract management, managing risk and monitoring evaluation and learning, as well as logistical support, including arrangements for program visits, meetings, workshops, managing databases, documents and records, as well as ability to communicate effectively and professionally with government, managing contractors and other relevant stakeholders. They should have strong relationship building skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships, partnerships and networks.

The successful applicant will be offered an initial contract for a 12-month period with an option to renew the contract for another 12 months or Ongoing/Permanent Employment. The Embassy will consider flexible work arrangements. The full-time monthly gross salary ranges from VND 50,981,623 to VND 57,380,266 , depending on skills and experience.

For more information on the position, including the position selection criteria, please visit the Australian Embassy website at: https://vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/careers-page.html.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted through the online portal and not be sent via email. Information on how to apply for the job can be found in the “Employment Opportunities” under current job vacancies at the Australian Embassy website: https://vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/careers-page.html. Applicants should provide a maximum of 200 words per selection criteria outlining why they are the best person for the job. The selection process will be strictly merit-based.

Applications that do not address each selection criteria will not be considered. Lodgement of applications are due on Tuesday, 18November 2025, 11:30 pm (Hanoi time). Late applications will not be considered.

All position specific inquiries should be sent via VietnamWorks.

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