• Full-time max term contract (12 months), hybrid working arrangements on offer
• Competitive salary + salary packaging, join a positive team culture
• Opportunity to work for a respected Not-for-Profit organisation

ORGANISATION

Join Lifeline Australia and you will be helping to support the delivery of critical services ensuring that “no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.”

Lifeline Australia is a national suicide prevention charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. They are committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope. This is achieved through a partnership of over 10,000 committed volunteers and their member centres in communities across the nation.

ROLE

The Bid and Tender Manager, as part of the Government and Stakeholders Relations Team, will provide significant value to the bidding process of Lifeline Australia and Lifeline Members. Key responsibilities include identifying and seizing new opportunities, managing and coordinating bids from inception to submission, crafting compelling tender documentation, and cultivating a comprehensive bid resource library.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Market Research: Conduct thorough research to identify potential bidding opportunities that align with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Pipeline Development: Maintain and manage a robust pipeline of upcoming bids, ensuring timely updates and tracking of progress.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess opportunities and prioritise bids based on strategic fit and resource availability.
• Bid Strategy Development: Develop and implement bid strategies that align with Lifeline’s objectives, ensuring a competitive edge in submissions.
• Coordination of Bid Activities: Lead cross-functional teams in the preparation of bids, coordinating inputs from various departments & stakeholders (e.g. Lifeline Members, Government & Stakeholder Relations, Finance, Marketing, Service Design & Enablement, Risk and Compliance).
• Timeline Management: Establish and manage timelines for bid preparation, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Content Development: Write high-quality, persuasive tender documents that clearly articulate the organisation’s value proposition, capabilities, and experience.
• Customisation: Tailor proposals to meet specific client requirements and evaluation criteria, ensuring compliance with all submission guidelines.
• Review and Editing: Conduct thorough reviews of bid submissions for clarity, coherence, grammar, and adherence to branding standards.
• Resource Compilation: Develop and maintain a centralised library of bid resources including templates, case studies, past proposals, and relevant documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly update the resource library based on feedback from successful and unsuccessful bids to enhance future submissions.
• Training & Support: Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on utilising the resource library effectively to improve bid quality.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3 years of experience in bid management or tender writing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (desirable). A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail and proficient in using bid management software and tools.
• Strong project management abilities with experience coordinating multiple bids simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Strategic thinker who can analyse complex information and develop effective solutions.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to work under pressure.
• Evidence of the right to work unrestricted in Australia.
• National Police Record Check (current; renewed every two years).
• Verification of key qualifications and accreditations.

CULTURE

Our team is passionate, supportive, and hardworking. We are driven to achieve our goals, continuing to grow and deliver critical support to all Australians during a time when mental health has never been more important.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Salary Packaging – being a not-for-profit organisation allows us to offer our employees access to some amazing tax savings through salary packaging.
• Lifeline Learning Academy – access to instructor led and online courses through Australian Institute of Management and e-learning module.
• Employee Assistance Program – access to free counselling sessions for you and your family.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your change management career, we’d love to hear from you. Please click on "Apply Now" and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and qualifications.

At Lifeline Australia we believe that diversity is strength and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace.

NEXT STEPS

If you successfully advance to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted. Please ensure that your application is complete including responses to all screening questions.