- Help drive winning bids and proposals
- Great opportunity to work with experienced mentors
- Shape your career with a business committed to your development
JY Australia is an Indigenous and Veteran-owned professional services provider with a proud history of supporting the Defence sector. The team brings unparalleled Defence expertise, both in and out of uniform, contributing directly to the capability of today’s war fighter.
The company takes pride in creating meaningful employment pathways for Veterans and Indigenous professionals through targeted programs, mentorship, and training. JY Australia is committed to increasing Indigenous representation across the public and private sectors, making it an ideal partner to build skills, expertise, and opportunities for First Nations People.
Role Overview
As a Bid Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting business growth by managing bid processes, coordinating proposal submissions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant proposals. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will help streamline operations, maintain key documentation, and drive efficiency in sales and business development efforts.
About the Person
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills. You thrive under deadlines, enjoy working collaboratively, and have experience managing bid and proposal processes. A proactive problem solver, you are comfortable liaising with internal teams and external clients to ensure smooth and successful submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate bid submissions, analyse documentation, and ensure timely, high-quality proposals.
- Develop, format, proofread, and maintain proposal templates and case studies.
- Work with internal teams and external clients for bid clarifications and approvals.
- Assist with presentations, CRM updates, client follow-ups, and sales reporting.
- Identify ways to streamline bid management and enhance efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to legal, corporate, and industry standards.
- Experience in bid support, bid management, or sales support.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with government or Defence tendering processes.
- Familiarity with proposal automation tools or project management software (e.g., Monday.com, Trello).
- Understanding of APMP principles or similar bid frameworks.
- Previous Defence experience or veteran status is desirable
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.
