SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
TDi is looking for Expressions of Interest from people who would like to work with us in our
South Pacific arm. Over the past 12 months we have been piloting and exploring what
investment ready looks like in a developing context. The pilot is designed to establish whether
the challenge of bridging the gap from aid to trade can be addressed through the development
of investable social enterprises that are able to attract private capital, and thus move away
from ongoing grant reliance.
Expressions of interest are due by 5pm on Wednesday 2nd March.
Who are TDi?
At TDi we exist to prove you can do good and make money at the same time, leaving the world
better than you found it! We are believers in the idea that many of the world’s social and
environmental problems can be addressed through commercially viable business models. We do this
by working alongside and enabling others, painting an alternate picture of the world that clearly
demonstrates that doing good and making money simultaneously is possible, and we love sharing the
stories of enterprises we work with.
At TDi we are constantly stepping into the unknown, exploring new places and pushing the
boundaries. We purposely create tension through our rigorous method, allowing all avenues to be
explored. It is important to us that we are continually stretching the people we work with to bring out
the best in them and their organisations.
Who are we looking for?
Candidates will have a mix of an aid/development background with experience grounded in
the realities of commercialisation. You will have the capacity to understand what it takes to
build capacity into enterprises to become investable.
If you are a person who likes to get things done and see yourself as a practitioner rather than
an academic expert, then we might be the organisation for you! While we are looking for the
right people in terms of disposition, you do need to have the skillset and experience to deliver,
as we are a flexible team that work on multiple projects and have a very high standard of
delivery for all the work we do. You will need to be incredibly agile and open to designing and
refining on the fly. You will need experience in, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn how
to use the business model canvas that is a foundational tool in all our work.
Why work at TDi?
We live in a time where we are faced with challenges that must be addressed if we are to
improve the lives of the most disadvantaged. Most people are continuing to try and solve these
challenges with the same approaches they’ve been using for decades – approaches that clearly
don’t work and that are costing time and money that we can’t afford to be wasting.
At TDi we see this as an opportunity to do something different, to design new solutions and
crack into big messy problems by opening up the social sector’s access to broader capital
markets. We are doers who have intentionally stepped into the unknown and are working hard
to bridge the gaps that stop progress and change from happening.
When working with us there is never a dull moment – there’s no time to get bored, and every
opportunity to play a role in creating the change you want to see in the world! If you want to
work for an organisation that is agile and has a senior leadership team who are innovative and
driven, TDi is the place to be!
We are actively engaged in markets stretching from Australia to Egypt. We have presence in
Singapore and across the Pacific. Our partners range from major financial institutions like NAB
to leading innovation players like The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI), the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and our key partner Benefit Capital.
We have a beautifully designed headquarters in Melbourne at the renowned donkey wheel
house, that is purpose-built for the innovative work we do. It’s a light, airy, flexible space, with
a communal kitchen that can host both Wednesday Team Lunch and the highly competitive
table tennis matches that the team likes to engage in!
If you’re interested and think you have the experience we are looking for, we would love for
you to send us a cover letter expressing why you’d like to work at TDi and how your skills and
experience complement our work, as well as a resume to [email protected]. We look forward
to hearing from you.
Expressions of interest are due by 5pm on Wednesday 2nd March.
FAQs
Q: I love the sound of TDi and think I’m a good fit but am not sure if your current roles suit me.
Can I still apply?
A: We are always on the lookout for great people with aligned skills and vision. If you’d like to
touch base and tell us about yourself and why you’d like to work with us please do.
Q: Is the role full-time, part-time, contract or permanent?
A: Full-time.
Q: When do the roles start?
A: Yesterday (an answer you’ll hear a lot at TDi!)… We have work in the Pacific now but are
more interested in getting the right people than filling a position with the wrong person just to
tick something off the list.
Q: How long will the roles last?
A: It takes time to really get your head around and master the work we do, and replacing staff
is always time consuming and expensive. For this reason we are looking for people who are
committed to being in the mix in an ongoing way for the long term.
Q: Where are the roles based?
A: Our main office is based in Melbourne’s CBD but there will be significant amounts of travel
to Pacific nations such as Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu. You need to be prepared to travel at least
one week per month.
Q: What is the salary?
A: We are looking to employ both a program lead at $80k and a program assistant at $60k
(inclusive super). In addition you’ll receive a phone allowance and a professional development
budget.