Proposal Lead: Defence Bids & Governance

ASC Pty Ltd; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work with a de​

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 10 days additional leave per yea

Generous parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

Discounts and exclusive offers from AU

Job summary

ASC invites experienced proposals and project/bid coordination professionals to join two full-time roles at our Henderson site in Western Australia. You will lead proposal activities from planning through submission, coordinating with technical, commercial, finance and operational stakeholders to develop compliant, compelling proposals that support strategic outcomes.

This role emphasizes governance, compliance and effective stakeholder engagement within defence and regulated environments, with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex bids and tenders within Defence, Government or similarly regulated industries is highly regarded.
• Experience supporting proposal development, project coordination, governance or business operations activities.
• A sound understanding of commercial, contractual considerations within a project or proposal environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills and previous experience meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, writing, editing and document production skills with the ability to transform technical information into clear, concise messaging.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
• An understanding of commercial and governance considerations within a project or proposal environment.
• Typically 3-7 years' experience in proposal development, project management, commercial, business operations, engineering support, defence industry or a related discipline.
• Hold previous experience in governance and compliance activities.
• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills, a logical thinker with the ability to identify gaps, risks and inconsistencies.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver multiple proposal activities from planning to submission and award.
• Develop high-quality proposal documentation, presentations and supporting artefacts.
• Consolidate technical, commercial and cost inputs from multiple stakeholders.
• Draft text, prepare and maintain project plans, schedules, reports and governance documentation.
• Monitor risks, issues, actions and dependencies, ensuring effective escalation where required.
• Support governance, compliance and audit readiness across proposal and project activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful business outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned and process enhancements.
• Act as Proposal Lead on smaller jobs running the governance.
• Contribute to fostering a positive bidding culture.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning and scheduling

Writing and editing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Governance experience

Job description

ASC invites experienced proposals and project/bid coordination professionals to join two full-time roles at our Henderson site in Western Australia. You will lead proposal activities from planning through submission, coordinating with technical, commercial, finance and operational stakeholders to develop compliant, compelling proposals that support strategic outcomes.

This role emphasizes governance, compliance and effective stakeholder engagement within defence and regulated environments, with