Bid & Pursuits Consultant

About TSA Riley

TSA Riley is a project consultancy with a network of 1,000 professionals supporting clients in leveraging the transformative potential of built environments. Our diverse projects span infrastructure, transport, education, health, and property sectors, positively influencing how communities connect, live, and thrive. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, the UK, and Ireland, we foster an inclusive culture, offer leading development programs, and prioritize employee growth and wellbeing.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially astute Bid & Pursuits Consultant to join our Melbourne office within the national Marketing & Pursuits team. Reporting to the Pursuits Manager based in New South Wales, this pivotal position oversees the entire pursuit lifecycle for strategic business opportunities—from initial qualification and strategic planning through to bid submission. Collaboration with senior leadership and technical experts is essential to craft persuasive, quality proposals that significantly strengthen TSA Riley’s competitive positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pursuit initiatives, managing comprehensive bid processes end-to-end.
• Create impactful proposal content that resonates with client needs and highlights TSA Riley’s unique value.
• Facilitate bid workshops and actively contribute to defining pursuit strategies.
• Ensure rigorous quality control, aligning submissions with brand standards and compliance criteria.
• Support Go/No-Go decision-making and provide commercial insights on opportunities.
• Forge strong partnerships with technical teams and leadership across the country.
• Share best practices and foster continuous improvement within the Marketing & Pursuits function.
• Assist with account management planning and broader business development activities.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses 4-6+ years of experience in pursuits, bids, or proposal management, ideally within property, infrastructure, professional services, or related sectors.
• Proficient in managing the bid lifecycle, including opportunity qualification, planning, drafting, coordination, and submission.
• Strong bid writing skills demonstrated through crafting executive summaries, developing win themes, and delivering strategic messaging.
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management, able to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to producing compliant, high-quality submissions.
• Commercially minded and proactive in identifying opportunities and driving operational improvements.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create refined, professional documents.
• Accreditation or formal training in pursuits or bids management will be highly regarded.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement supporting a balance between home and office.
• Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work for four consecutive years, highlighting a supportive culture.
• Award-winning learning and development initiatives, including Australia’s best learning program.
• Comprehensive employee benefits such as additional leave, discounts, and wellbeing programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement across diverse sectors, services, and regions.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion fostering an environment of respect and support.
• Access to modern digital tools and systems to optimize work efficiency.

Equal Opportunity

TSA Riley embraces diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to providing equitable workplaces and will accommodate applicants who require assistance during the recruitment process upon request.