Senior Pursuit & Bid Coordinator

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Brisbane, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Salary package and recognition schemes

EAP and wellbeing programs

Annual leave enhancements

Job summary

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking an experienced Senior Pursuit & Bid Co-ordinator to lead strategic pursuits and bids across Australia. You will work with technical leaders to develop winning submissions, strengthen client relationships and drive growth in the national pursuit team.

Based in Australia, this on-site role offers flexibility with Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne locations and a 0.8 FTE option.

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

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

Skills

Bid/tender experience

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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.

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.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.