Bids & Pursuits Manager

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ampersand Full time

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This range is provided by Ampersand. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$160,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yr

The Role

As Pursuit & Bids Manager, you'll take the lead on high-profile pursuits and tenders across the state/country, working closely with senior stakeholders and technical experts. You'll coordinate multiple bids of varying scale and complexity, ensuring every submission is sharp, strategic, and client-focused.

Key responsibilities
  • Leading and managing the full bid lifecycle, from strategy and scheduling through to production and submission
  • Driving consistency, compliance, and quality across all pursuits
  • Partnering with teams to shape win strategies and support client-facing initiatives
  • Mentoring junior team members and sharing best practice to lift performance across the function
  • Analysing bid outcomes to improve processes and success rates
About You

We're looking for a proven bids specialist with:

  • 6+ years' experience leading bids and pursuits within a professional services environment (legal, accounting, property, engineering)
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofing skills
  • Excellent influencing and relationship-building abilities
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office

For a highly confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply for this position.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Marketing, Business Development, and Writing/Editing
Industries
  • Civil Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Mining Machinery Manufacturing
  • Professional Services

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