About Cardno

Cardno is a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

Cardno ID (International Development) manages a number of donor-funded programs in the Asia Pacific region. We engage in international development as a holistic, multidisciplinary and integrated process. Strengthened by our geographic and market diversity, we are committed to providing innovative and integrated solutions that create opportunities for significant, lasting change in emerging economies. Partnering with multilateral and bilateral donors, private clients, governments and communities to develop sustainable solutions to complex challenges, we work with local counterparts to achieve meaningful impact.

About the Role

Cardno ID seeks a Business Development Coordinator who will support the Strategic Engagement and Partnerships team on various bids. As a key member of Cardno ID’s Strategic Engagement and Partnerships (SEP) Team, the BD Coordinator will provide high quality administrative support for all key steps across the tender cycle. With support and oversight from a BD Manager, this role will manage all elements of the planning and preparation of smaller value tender opportunities, and/or select management and technical contributions to larger-value tender opportunities.

Duties will include:

• Working closely with the SEP team to anticipate and plan for recruitment activities for upcoming opportunities and, overseen / advised by the BD Senior Manager or Manager, negotiate terms and conditions with preferred candidates, ensuring value for money and compliance with Cardno and client requirements.
• Prepare all business development related contracts and agreements for individuals and organisations, including Letters of Engagement, Pre-Bid Agreements, Provision for Service Agreements and other related documents, as required.
• Work with the BD management team to prepare a bid schedule that captures all necessary EOI / tender requirements, and assign resources and responsibilities to ensure we can deliver against timelines and responsibilities. Work with the Bid Manager to ensure bid teams are coordinating workloads and producing high quality results within designated timeframes and ensure our bidding efforts effectively respond to client requirements.
• Coordinate for each assigned tender the legal /t ax review, compliance, recruitment, tender writing, costings, desk-top publishing, reviews and necessary approvals for submission
• Provide targeted inputs into proposals, including RFT / Cardno compliance documentation, ensure all bids comply with the Cardno Quality Management System (QMS) through revision and updating of document templates.
• Manage all tender-related documentation and correspondence.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement in SEP team systems and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our work.

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About You

The successful candidate will present with a high level of interpersonal skills and excellent organisational and time management skills. S / he must be willing to take on a variety of tasks that may be required to ensure efficient operation of the business units and has the ability to interpret and apply policies, requirements and procedures and use of corporate systems. At least 3-5 years of professional working experience in a relevant sector.

A great opportunity to step into your next role, excellent team support, and a competitive salary.

How to Apply?

We welcome your interest in joining the Cardno team. Apply by submitting your resume and covering letter outlining your suitability to this role. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.

Thank you for your interest, kindly note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Why join Cardno?

Cardno offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.

By joining Cardno, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

At Cardno, we take care of the people that keep our business, clients and communities thriving. We offer benefits and initiatives to enhance your health and well-being, and to help you balance your career and personal life.

Other Information

Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, fraud and bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.