Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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A full job description, including a full breakdown of responsibilities, can be found either attached below, or at the bottom of our advertisement on our Ashurst careers page: https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

Demonstrable experience in a pursuit and bid role within a law firm.

­­* Strong technical capability in leading pursuits, including stakeholder engagement and project management skills, and a proven ability to successfully manage bid processes.

* Excellent writing skills with the ability to transform technical information into clear, compelling content for proposals to various audience types.

* Experience in developing win strategies, with an ability to successfully articulate themes, differentiators and benefits.

* Ability to effectively manage and engage key stakeholders in leading pursuits/bids.

* Highly competent user of the Microsoft Office suite including Word and PowerPoint

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

As the Bid Coordinator within UGL's Utilities Division, based in either Brisbane or Sydney, you will be responsible for the complete coordination of the tender process. Reporting to the Senior Bids & Proposals Coordinator you will compile the content of all bids, where you must ensure the completeness and cohesiveness of the tender response during the bidding phase and clarifications required during the post-bidding phase. You will have overall responsibility, along with the bid manager, for the final submitted bid.

Other key responsibilities include:

* Keep updated proforma information, develop gate papers and work through corporate documentation in preparation for client requests

* Set up SharePoint and a file structure, keeping all documentation up to date within our tender library

* Meet all conditions of the tender and ensure all instructions for the submission have been met

* In collaboration with the Bid Manager collate the covering letter, executive summary and response schedule for each bid

* Work through a bid plan outlining the responsibilities of the team and developing an organisational chart

About you This role will suit someone who is customer-focused, team-oriented and accountable that has a passion for winning bids. Other requirements that will see you succeed include:

* Relevant experience in the rail, mining, construction, or other safety critical environments

* Advanced skills in the MS Office package

* Experience in SharePoint and InDesign will be advantageous

* Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and establish strong work relationships both internally and externally

* Be highly organised who can work independently with a high level of attention for detail

* Have a good flair for technical writing and experience in graphic design will be highly regarded

Based in either Carole Park QLD, Macquarie Park NSW, or Greystanes NSW

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Proposal Coordinator to join our national team.

Our Bids & Tenders Team, as part of the wider Customer Solutions function, are a passionate and high-performing team, committed to driving innovation, growth, and sales across the business.

This position exists to drive the success of customer bid submissions through expert project management, strategic coordination, and best-practice proposal development. The role will also facilitate workflows between internal teams, administrate assets vital to the teams effective functioning, and drive strategy and improvement across all team activity.

With hybrid work flexibility, you have the option to be based in Carole Park QLD, Macquarie Park NSW, or Greystanes NSW.

This opportunity presents itself to a commercially minded, strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth, showcasing capability, and finding creative solutions to customer problems. The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, with a continuous improvement mindset and an eagerness to learn “a little bit about a lot”. 

This role is part-writer, part-marketer, part-project manager, part-analyst, and part-strategist. You’ll work to build compelling business proposals, manage collaborative projects, contribute to team strategy, and manage enablement assets vital to the success of the wider business. 

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