Bids Specialist

1 week ago

Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia BDO Full time

Current opportunity:


We are currently seeking a Bids Specialist in Sydney to support our firm in the management and development of compelling bids.


Your responsibilities for this role will include (but not be limited to):

  • Effectively and efficiently producing and managing bids following the firm's bid framework
  • Guiding Partners / senior staff on achieving the best outcome for the firm for all bids managed, including Go / No Go advice
  • Obtaining feedback on bids through client debriefs, enabling continuous learning and improvement
  • Identifying potential opportunities and distributing to the appropriate teams for consideration
  • Maintaining digital tools and platforms for the capture and storage of data/information relevant to the bid process
  • Continually developing an understanding of service offerings across the firm
  • Using the firm's CRM system for tracking and reporting purposes, and to capture relevant information
  • Encouraging a proactive approach to internal communications throughout the firm, including a focus on celebrating successes
  • Working as part of a supportive team environment, including participating in regular team meetings.

To be successful in this role, ideally you'll have:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (marketing, communications, PR, or journalism would be highly desirable)
  • Either:
  • Experience producing bids in response to detailed formal procurement requests, ideally in a professional services firm and/or for government and public sector or large corporate targets
  • Excellent business writing, proofreading, and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and team working skills, with the ability to develop rapport at all levels of the organisation
  • The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet external deadlines
  • A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and PowerPoint), including document design, layout, and formatting
  • Visual storytelling turning information (including processes and data) into clear, compelling visuals to enhance the bid
  • Experience complying with brand guidelines (visual and tone of voice)
  • The ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and processes.

About BDO**BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for audit, tax, and advisory services. As one of the world's leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes across an array of industry sectors.


Our values are at the core of who we are and how we work with each other and with our clients.

These values are the foundation of what we deliver, IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST.

This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done.

Learn more about BDO.

What we will offer you
BDO offers professional development, collaborative culture, workplace flexibility, global career growth opportunities and an industry-competitive salary package.


We are committed to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills, and balance work with promoting health, wellbeing, workplace giving and social activities.

At BDO, we want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients you work with.

As a firm, we embrace an inclusive culture and value the difference and unique perspective of every individual. We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council Australia (DCA).

IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST

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