Tender Manager

Lead tenders end‑to‑end in Ormeau, improve win rates, and build a high‑performing bid function driving growth.

Your new company

This organisation is a growing national consultancy operating across the environmental, infrastructure, and government sectors. With a strong pipeline and clear expansion plan, the business is investing in its tender capability to support sustained revenue growth. This role offers direct influence on how the business secures and delivers new work.

Your new role

You will lead the bid and tender function with full ownership of performance and outcomes. The focus sits on improving win rates, lifting submission quality, and building a structured, scalable approach to pursuing opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Manage the full tender life cycle across complex and high-value submissions
  • Set a clear bid strategy and prioritisation frameworks.
  • Improve conversion metrics and commercial outcomes
  • Introduce tools and systems to improve efficiency and consistency
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to shape compelling submissions
  • Develop capability across the wider business to support bids
  • Track pipeline activity, reporting on performance and trends

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience in tender, bid, or proposal leadership roles
  • Strong record securing work within government or regulated environments
  • Commercial mindset with focus on revenue and conversion
  • Ability to manage complex submissions under tight deadlines
  • Experience working with bid platforms, CRM systems, or automation tools
  • Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience leading or mentoring teams

What you'll get in return

This role offers a permanent opportunity to step into a strategic position with a direct impact on business growth. You will join an organisation with a strong pipeline, clear direction, and an investment in capability uplift across its tender function.
You will benefit from:
  • A leadership role with clear ownership of outcomes and performance
  • Hybrid working position - office based in Ormeau Gold Coast
  • Exposure to high-value, complex projects across key sectors
  • A collaborative environment with access to senior decision-makers
  • Investment in systems, tools, and process improvement
  • Ongoing development and career progression aligned to business growth
  • A culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Krystal Smith now on 07 3243 3022

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
Location
QLD - Gold Coast
Specialism
Marketing
Pay
$120,000 + Super – $140,000 + Super
Ref:
3000656

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Krystal Smith, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Gold Coast
Level 11 Seabank Centre, 12-14 Marine Parade

Telephone: 0732433022

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