Job Description

Can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

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Full‐time permanent role

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Hybrid work environment

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About The Role

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In this newly created position, you will play a key part in supporting the firm's growth. This is a great opportunity for an individual to make an immediate impact on firm-wide efficiencies, while growing their bid management skills within a supportive team of proposals, business development and sales specialists.

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You will work directly with people from all levels of the firm including Partners, and all service and industry teams. The role encompasses all aspects of a bids and proposals function – from qualifying appropriate opportunities and end‐to‐end management of bids, to ensuring the right tools and resources are available for the firm.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Working closely with Partners to prepare and project manage proposals, tenders, and presentations.
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- Providing strategic input into tender responses, including the development of pricing strategies and value propositions.
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- Running robust go/no‐go discussions prior to client pursuits.
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- Facilitating tender debriefs with bid teams and, when appropriate, clients.
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- Enhancing bid management processes, technology, templates, content and credentials through Salesforce and a brand management platform.
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Skills and Experience

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- End‐to‐end bid management experience is essential.
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- Minimum 5 years' experience, preferably within professional services or a B2B setting. Experience in BD, communications and/or marketing will be taken into consideration. As a team, we believe in applying transferrable skills for long‐term career development.
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- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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- Strong writer with the ability to translate technical services and solutions into plain language.
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- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
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Reach Your Remarkable

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At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

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With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be empowered to build a career path that's tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

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Remarkable Perks

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- 9‐day fortnight with no salary reduction
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- Funded professional membership and study assistance
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- Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave and paid secondary carers' leave
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- Fully funded gym membership and health insurance discounts
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EEO Statement

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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for any adaptations or additional support.

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📌 Bids & Proposals Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Grant Thornton Australia
📍 Queensland