Bid Manager

Where careers go further

• Growth & Development Opportunities in a fast paced professional services company
• Be part of a collaborative team and produce inspiring work to make a real Impact!
• Ongoing salary with flexible work options

Are you a skilled and passionate Bid Manager looking to make an impact?

We’re looking for a Bid Manager to join our close-knit and highly collaborative Client Engagement team to help support Proximity’s significant growth trajectory. Working closely with our National Leads and Practice Managers, the Bid Manager develops client proposals, bid responses, tender submissions, and other business development materials. They also ensure data integrity within Proximity’s practice management system around Proximity’s pipeline, and to support our broader reporting requirements.

You will use your personal drive, and exceptional writing, coordination, and organisational skills to support Proximity’s bid writing efforts. You will have strong IT skills (including using the full Microsoft suite and ideally experience with Salesforce) and the curiosity to explore systems, suggest improvements and work with Proximity’s technical team to ensure best practice.

We’re looking for people who live our Values. People who are:

• Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
• Solution oriented. Think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.
• Client-first. Relationships matter. Listen, anticipate client needs.
• Team players. Collegiate, share knowledge and build confidence in others.
• Adaptable. Work through ambiguity or uncertainty.

You will have:

• Proven experience in bid writing, tender preparation, and business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective project management skills for bid progress management
• Proficiency in using practice management systems and maintaining data integrity (Salesforce experience desirable).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, senior leaders, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and requirements is desirable.

The Proximity Difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage, and support you in equal measure. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

• Health and Wellbeing support
• Professional Development is encouraged
• The chance to give back to your community by working with Proximity’s not for profit partners
• Flexible working options
• Career progression pathways supporting your development and personal goals

Working with Proximity (an SPA Australia company)

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. We recently joined forces with Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) and are in the process of integrating our Australian teams. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs.

We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

Does this sound like the right fit for you?

If you are a motivated individual with the skills and experience needed for this role, we would love to hear from you. Applicants must be Australian citizens, as the role requires eligibility for government security clearance.

To learn more about us, view our website https://proximity.com.au/

If this position interests you, please contact Loretta Pabian: careers@proximity.com.au