Looking for your next opportunity? bring your growth mindset and adaptable approach to our contracts team as an experienced Bid Manager! If you’re someone who can confidently steer our team through the complexities of government bus contract bids, supporting our growth strategy by ensuring tender submissions are competitive, compliant and reflective of our core values we want to hear from you!Our Environment & Benefits:Fitness Passport, a great scheme allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one competitive membership fee. Employee Assistance Program by Telus Health, giving you and your family access to an independent organisation that provides a broad range of personal support services.Office Lunch Club, providing access to discounted meals at work.Modern office environment, including large communal kitchen and outdoor lunch space, coffee machine, free fruit, and periodic company lunches.Free Staff shuttle available to Pymble from Central Coast or Blacktown locations.Career Progression, the chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional rolesEmployee Referral Programs, the opportunity to earn a cash bonus for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positionsOn site secure parking for employeesAccess to tax savings through novated leasing and salary packing providers that partner with BuswaysFlexible work times around core office hours, and option to work from home two days a week.More About the Role:This dynamic role includes but isn’t limited to the below responsibilities:Lead the entire bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification to post-tender activities, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met. Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage detailed project plans.Prepare clear, persuasive tender responses that align with bid strategies, ensuring technical, commercial, and financial components are integrated.Collaborate with the pricing team to develop competitive pricing, analyse contract terms, and ensure compliance while protecting Busways' commercial interests.Act as the primary contact for bid communications and engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Transport for NSW.Identify and manage bid-related risks, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.Lead post-submission clarifications, assist with negotiations, and conduct bid debriefs for continuous improvement.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management platforms (AI experience is a plus).Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset.Coach team members and develop their performance, offering feedback and demonstrating the desired skills and expected work ethic within your team.Facilitate bid kick-off meetings, regular project meetings and updates, and review sessions.About Us: Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and the most experienced Australian bus specialist, delivering high-performing transport services since 1942. As the first choice for realworld solutions, we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments. Our team of 2,800 operates 1,350 buses and 53 million journeys annually.Choose an Organisation that Values You:We invite you to consider Busways as your Employer of choice through this opportunity. Join an organisation who supports an inclusive and safe, team focused environment, where you can expect to work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share, contributing towards the creation of a meaningful employment experience. We value, recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success, allowing us to thrive.We offer our employees the chance to develop, evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us, providing possibilities to progress their career over time. We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation, supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us.What We’re Looking for in the Successful Candidate:The ideal candidate should possess experience in overseeing large scale projects specialising in tendering and bids. Effective management of the process keeping all parties involved on track and accountable through strong communication to engage successfully with both internal and external stakeholders, in addition to:Minimum 5+ years of experience in a similar role.Proven success in leading teams, managing stakeholders, and driving bid submissions.Strong knowledge of Busways Operations and its working environment.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.Proficient in MS Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.Exceptional attention to detail, organisational, and time-management skills.Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop others.Creative thinker and proactive problem solver.Strong initiative and confidentiality in dealing with complex matters.Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in AustraliaHold a current Unrestricted Australian drivers licence issued by the relevant State Highly Regarded:Previous experience within the public transport sector working with high level government stakeholders
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Pymble
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