DFAT Reaccreditation Consultant

About the role

Caritas Australia, the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church, is seeking an experienced consultant to provide independent quality assurance of its DFAT reaccreditation Agency Profile and supporting evidence, and to prepare staff for the subsequent organisational review. The engagement is expected to start in January 2027 and is estimated at 6.5 consulting days, delivered remotely and in person where agreed.

Key responsibilities

• Phase 1: review an advanced draft Agency Profile and supporting evidence against DFAT accreditation criteria, identifying gaps, unsupported claims, duplication, inconsistencies and areas likely to attract reviewer questions.
• Phase 2: build staff capability through practical guidance, tailored preparation materials and realistic mock review activities.
• Develop briefing materials, interview guidance, likely lines of enquiry and practice questions for different staff groups.
• Facilitate mock interviews or a mock organisational review and give constructive feedback and a concise readiness assessment.

Required profile

• Recent experience with DFAT accreditation or reaccreditation processes and the organisational review methodology.
• Experience reviewing accreditation submissions, organisational evidence or comparable assurance documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate mock interviews or review simulations and give clear, prioritised feedback to varied staff groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with an independent, constructive, confidential and respectful approach.

Applicants must comply with safeguarding policies, sign the Code of Conduct and complete relevant checks (police, working with children, reference checks). Proposals should include a brief statement of experience, a proposed approach and workplan, a fixed fee or cost estimate, two referees or examples of comparable work, and a conflict-of-interest declaration.