Pursuits & Bids Coordinator

slrconsulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting invites applications for Pursuits and Bids Coordinators to join our Growth team in Australia. You will coordinate bid activities, manage submission requirements and help ensure proposals are accurate, compliant and submitted on time.

This role suits a highly organised professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, juggling multiple priorities and contributing to high-quality bid outcomes across the APAC region.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant bid or proposals experience.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders, proposals or work-winning activities.
• Experience in a bid, proposal, marketing or business support environment.
• Strong document management and QA skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and tendering processes.
• Experience coordinating with technical and multidisciplinary teams to prepare bid documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end submission process from EOI to final tender submission.
• Interpret tender requirements and help teams develop compliant, client-focused submissions.
• Manage, compile and quality-check compliance and administrative docs.
• Coordinate submission inputs, reviews and approvals to meet deadlines.
• Support bid planning, schedules and milestone tracking.
• Work with technical teams to tailor CVs and references for opportunities.
• Coordinate with consortium partners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders for consistency.
• Respond to client clarifications, information requests and addenda during tendering.
• Support submission production, ensuring alignment with branding and quality standards.

Skills

3+ years experience

Bid/tender support

Documentation management

Procurement knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Time management

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

About the Business and Team

At SLR, our purpose is to Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is a global environmental and sustainability consultancy that works with clients across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, mining, industry, urban development and government.

With over 1,200 people across the APAC region, we provide technical and advisory services that help our clients respond to environmental and sustainability challenges.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking two Pursuits and Bids Coordinators to join our Growth team. Reporting to the APAC Strategic Pursuits Lead, these roles offer flexibility to be based in any major city across Australia or New Zealand.

The Opportunity

The Pursuits and Bids Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the preparation and submission of proposals, tenders and other work-winning activities across the APAC region.

Working closely with technical specialists, business leaders and pursuit professionals, you will coordinate bid activities, manage submission requirements and help ensure proposals are accurate, compliant and submitted on time.

This role suits a highly organised professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities and contributing to high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Pursuit and Bid Coordination

• Coordinate the end-to-end submission process, from Expressions of Interest (EOI) through to final tender submission.
• Interpret tender requirements and assist teams in developing compliant, client-focused submissions.
• Manage, compile and quality-check compliance and administrative documentation.
• Coordinate submission inputs, reviews and approvals to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support bid planning activities, maintaining schedules and tracking progress against key milestones.
• Work with technical teams to tailor CVs, project references and supporting documentation to specific opportunity requirements.
• Liaise with consortium partners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure consistency across submission materials.
• Coordinate responses to client clarifications, information requests and addenda during the tender process.
• Support submission production activities, ensuring alignment with SLR standards, branding and quality expectations.

Systems, Content and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain bid templates, project references, CV libraries and other submission content.
• Track opportunities through client portals, tender platforms and market intelligence sources.
• Support market research and pursuit planning activities.
• Contribute to lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist colleagues in the use of bid tools, templates and processes.
• Contribute to the maintenance and ongoing improvement of CRM systems and pursuit data.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders, proposals or other work-winning activities.
• Experience working in a bid, proposal, marketing or business support environment.
• Strong document management, editing and quality assurance skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and tendering processes.
• Experience working with technical and multidisciplinary teams to prepare high-quality bid and qualification documents.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Why Join SLR?

Join a globally recognised consultancy where your work directly contributes to winning projects that help shape sustainable communities, infrastructure and industries across the APAC region.

Working alongside some of the region's leading environmental and sustainability specialists, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values growth, innovation and professional development while helping Make Sustainability Happen.

We are most proud of our diverse, and collaborative team and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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