Bid Manager

Your new company Our client is a globally recognised organisation operating within the advanced technology sector, delivering innovative solutions to customers across national and international markets. With continued growth and investment in brand and market presence, they are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the development of high-value, strategically important tenders and proposals. Your new role

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded and people-focused professional who thrives on collaboration, enjoys engaging with diverse stakeholders, and can bring together technical information, strategy, and compelling storytelling to deliver winning submissions.

Working closely with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and operational teams, you'll drive pursuit activities from early-stage opportunity assessment through to submission and presentation phases.

Lead end-to-end bid and proposal management activities across complex opportunities.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop compliant, compelling, and competitive submissions.

Facilitate bid strategy sessions, win-theme development, and review processes.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Manage tender schedules, governance requirements, and submission deadlines.

Support capture planning, pipeline reviews, and opportunity qualification processes.

Oversee proposal content development, editing, and quality assurance activities.

Contribute to continuous improvement of bid frameworks, processes, and tools.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience supporting bids, tenders, or pursuits within the national security, defence, or complex government capability sector is highly regarded.

Strong understanding of large-scale project delivery, professional services, consulting, engineering, technology, or capability-driven sectors.

Experience navigating structured procurement frameworks and commercial tender processes.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

A confident communicator who enjoys facilitating workshops, engaging senior leaders, and influencing outcomes.

Strong writing, editing, and document management capability with a high attention to detail.

Ability to translate technical information into clear, persuasive, and client-focused proposals.

Experience supporting opportunities involving complex governance, compliance, or security-related requirements will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

Work in South Canberra with on-site parking.

Join a leading organisation operating at the forefront of technology and innovation.

Work across a diverse portfolio with national and international exposure.

Collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Exposure to senior leaders and industry experts.

Strong career development opportunities and long-term growth potential.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Please note, due to the nature of the role, we are currently seeking candidates based locally. Interstate applicants are kindly asked not to apply at this time. Michelle Liv Business Director Marketing & Communications HAYS T: 02 6112 7653 E: [email protected] Please click here to apply.