Senior Pursuit & Bid Co-ordinator

RPS Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group is seeking a Senior Pursuit & Bid Co-ordinator to lead strategic pursuits across Australia. Based in Brisbane, Perth or Melbourne, you will drive submission quality, coordinate planning and ensure compelling bid content for major consultancy projects.

You will work with technical leaders and marketing professionals to strengthen client engagement while leveraging AI tools to improve bid efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in bids and tender submissions and pursuits within a professional services environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience with online tender portals and client procurement processes.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic pursuits and bid opportunities from initial pursuit through to submission.
• Coordinating planning and positioning activities for key opportunities.
• Developing tailored, high-quality bid content and submission materials.
• Maintaining capability statements, project experience and bid library content.
• Create and maintain CVs and bios for all staff.
• Supporting the national pursuit & bid team in distributing tender notifications.
• Leveraging AI tools and technology to improve bid quality and efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Bid management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Multi-task management

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Pursuit & Bid Co-ordinator

Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne Full time or 0.8 FTE

Shape the future of infrastructure, development and resources projects across Australia

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking an experienced Senior Pursuit & Bid Co-ordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic bid and pursuit professional to play a key role in positioning and winning high-profile consultancy work across Australia.

Working within our National Pursuit & Bid team, you will partner closely with technical leaders to develop winning strategies, strengthen client relationships and drive business growth.

The Opportunity

As Senior Pursuit & Bid Co-ordinator, you will lead the planning, positioning and delivery of strategic pursuits and bids for projects across Australia , helping to secure projects that support Australia's infrastructure, development and resources projects.

You will work collaboratively with technical experts, business leaders and marketing professionals to develop compelling submissions, strengthen client engagement and elevate RPS' profile within the market.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading strategic pursuits and bid opportunities from initial pursuit through to submission

Coordinating planning and positioning activities for key opportunities

Developing tailored, high-quality bid content and submission materials

Maintaining capability statements, project experience and bid library content

Create and maintain CVs and bios for all staff

Supporting the national pursuit & bid team in distributing tender notifications

Leveraging AI tools and technology to improve bid quality and efficiency.

About You

You are a highly organised and commercially minded pursuits, bids, marketing or business development professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You will bring:

Experience in bids and tender submissions and pursuits within a professional services environment

Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities

Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality

The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Strong initiative and the ability to work autonomously

Experience with online tender portals and client procurement processes

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite will be highly regarded.

Why Join RPS?

At RPS, we define, design and manage projects that create shared value for our clients and communities. As part of Tetra Tech, our global network combines local expertise with international capability, giving our people opportunities to work on some of the world's most important projects.

We offer:

Learn. Grow Your Career.

Global organisation with international career opportunities

Career and learning pathways framework

Succession planning and promote-from-within culture

Professional membership reimbursement

Learning and development programs

Regular technical and professional development events

Professional and technical training opportunities.

Be Recognised. Be Rewarded.

Competitive salary package

Anniversary Leave – one additional day of leave each year

Employee referral bonus program

Reward and recognition initiatives

Salary sacrifice options

Novated leasing opportunities.

Be Happy and Healthy.

Flexible working arrangements

Family-inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

Additional annual leave purchase options

Paid parental leave

Team social events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental Health First Aid network

Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

Give Back to the Community.

Corporate social responsibility initiatives

Opportunities to support community and sustainability projects

Pro bono opportunities through RPS social partnerships

The opportunity to contribute to Australia's renewable energy transition.

Our Commitment

RPS is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you are an experienced pursuits or bid professional looking to influence strategic growth within one of Australia's leading environmental and professional services consultancies, we would love to hear from you.