Contractor Proposal Specialist

This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne and is offered as a 12-month contract to cover a maternity leave.

• Manage internal and external stakeholders to identify high-value pursuits.
• Develop strategies and prepare responses to tenders and proposals.
• Ensure compliance, maintain client focus, and oversee the quality and commercial integrity of all proposal content.
• Work across all transport sectors (road, rail, aviation, buses, and active transport) managing multiple high-pressure deadlines simultaneously.
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams, supporting colleagues to strengthen bidding skills.
• Influence collaborative processes across diverse teams, ensuring coordinated and effective bid delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5–6 years’ experience in proposal or bid management roles (e.g., Proposal Specialist, Bid & Proposal Partner, Tender Specialist, Pursuit Partner)
• An appropriate tertiary qualification (degree in Law, Journalism, English, Marketing & Communications or similar)
• Exceptional written, verbal, and client communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines with strong project management capability
• Flexible, resilient, and able to perform effectively under high-pressure deadlines

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