• Tender Manager – Fixed Term 2 Year Contract
• Part Time - Dandenong Based
• 2 days per week (15.2 hours)
• Are you looking for a rewarding career in a growing industry?
• Do you share our values of Integrity, Connectedness, Individuality and Courage?

About Us:

The Bridge is a not-for-profit community services organisation which provides a variety of services for youth and people of adult age who have various disabilities and disadvantages.

Services include open and supported employment, learning and development, leisure and recreation, respite for carers, daytime activities, in-home and community based individualised and shared supports, support coordination and plan management.

The Bridge is progressive, innovative, and continuously strives to improve the quality of the services we offer.

About the Role:

The Tender Manager will work collaboratively with the Executive to identify viable new sources of revenue growth that align with strategic priorities. The Tender Manager will build on the foundations created by contracted tender writers and work closely with the Head Office team and manage the preparation and submission of responses to tenders and grant applications.

The Tender Manager is a key leader in our business, accountable for achieving measurable tender and grant results, as well as quality tender and grant submissions to set The Bridge up for the future.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and guidance to the team as s subject matter expert
• Conducting research and brainstorming key points for proposals
• Writing and editing proposals
• Performing risk assessments to determine potential tender lodgements and outcomes
• Overseeing end to end performance management of tender process with the aim of increased efficiency, service, quality and profitability for the organisation
• Disseminating feedback on unsuccessful bids with the aim of increasing viable opportunities and successful bids

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging of up to $15k
• A leave loading rate of 17.5%
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Being part of a supportive and socially conscious organisation
  

About You:

• Minimum 2 years experience in development and management of complex government tender responses, from getting on panels to winning mandates
• Experienced with the grants application process within the Not For Profit Sector
• Experienced managing a bid team, including assigning roles and responsibilities according to bid requirements, as well as individual and team capabilities
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting data and information releases, as well as determining impacts and opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing and regarding internal communications
• Experience within, or understanding or, Government Funded Employment Services is highly desired

How to Apply

If you meet the key selection criteria and are interested in the position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click the 'APPLY NOW' button to submit your cover letter and resume.

Any additional questions can be addressed to Amelia “Mia” Petzke (People and Culture Advisor) via the details below -

P: 03 8710 8503 / E: [email protected] using the subject line: Tender Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note:

Appointment to the position is subject to obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check and two satisfactory reference checks. This role is only available to those who hold the right to work in Australia. Furthermore, all employees of The Bridge must have had at least three doses of the Covid-19 vaccination, or a valid exemption.

The Bridge is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.