Bid Strategist

At our firm, we empower people and realize possibilities by hiring exceptional talent. Our national team of bids specialists is seeking a skilled professional to support the management and development of competitive tenders.

This role involves working as a key business partner within a local office, collaborating with an integrated national bids team. You will provide advice and guidance to senior leaders on bid strategy and management, including coordinating kick-off meetings, writing, editing, designing/formatting, and reviewing input from subject matter experts.

You will also work closely with business development specialists to support high-quality end-to-end pursuit processes. In addition, you will be supported by the firm's bids enablement team in opportunity spotting and certain administrative processes related to the day-to-day management of complex bids.

• Contribute to a strong, collaborative team culture across the national bids team
• Effectively and efficiently produce and manage high-quality engagement-specific and panel bids following the firm's bid framework
• Coach partners and support pitch teams in achieving the best outcome for the firm for all bids managed
• Confidently guide and influence opportunity qualification (bid/no bid) in accordance with firm criteria
• Work with partners and subject matter experts to define and articulate compelling value propositions, including in concert with the BD, Communications, and other complementary clients & markets specialists on priority opportunities
• Write/rework quality content and accurately proofread and edit content, applying and complying with the firm's tone of voice guidelines
• Apply the firm's corporate visual identity guidelines to ensure brand-compliant design, layout, and formatting of documents, including diagrams and imagery, working with the design team when appropriate
• Support the effective management of ongoing panel arrangements
• Provide guidance and training to team members across the firm to support the development of high-quality bids, including those produced independently of the bids team
• Contribute to the firm's bid framework (processes, templates, tools, and training), including the pursuit of initiatives that enhance the firm's bid capability across Australia

• Approximately 7 years of experience in a similar role within a professional services environment
• Self-awareness to engage positively with feedback and in continuous personal and professional development
• Strong project management skills, with flexibility to accommodate evolving priorities
• The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• 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 organization
• Confidence coordinating and providing feedback on content provided by subject matter experts, including senior leaders
• Visual storytelling skills – turning information into clear, compelling visuals to enhance the bid
• Experience complying with brand guidelines (visual and tone of voice)
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including document design, layout, and formatting
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (marketing, communications, PR, or journalism would be highly desirable)
• The ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and processes

As a member of our team, you will have access to various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realize what's possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships, and wellness facilities via our well-being program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our caring program.

We are proud to be recognized as an inclusive employer by the diversity council of Australia and an employer of choice by the workplace gender equality agency.