About Us:
Established in 2001, Guidera O’Connor (GO) is a privately owned and respected design and construct contractor and have a successful track record delivering water and wastewater treatment projects to the Australian Water Industry. Our clients include SA Water, Water Corporation, Sydney Water and SEQ Water. 

Our Opportunity:
Due to growth, we are seeking an experienced Bid Coordinator to assist the Proposals Manager in the planning, coordination, and management of all aspects of the company’s non-pricing tender submission process. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in the preparation, coordination, and submission of bid proposals, as well as supporting the marketing team with various initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced role and be able to meet tight deadlines.

More specifically you will:

• Manage all Bid Coordination by analysing all tender document requirements and developing a breakdown of all tender submission requirements with allocated personnel and deadlines to specific schedules for completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for tender submissionsGraphic design and layout of proposals
• Achieve on-time completion of all schedules as per tender review and submission deadlines.
• Manage and maintain the company tender library, including templates and bid writing of new content. Examples include sustainability, indigenous participation, social enterprise engagement, innovation, gender equality, supply chain management and local industry participation.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to create accurate and impactful content. This may include written, visual and media content. 
• Maintain and update capability and submission schedules information including project references, testimonials, CVs and subcontractor content. 
• Write and edit content to a high-quality standard, maintaining up-to-date data and content library.
• Develop supporting visuals/graphics for bids and content, including diagrams, organisational charts, promotion material, and presentations that are aligned to GO brand guidelines.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a similar role preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator or Carva coupled with high level MS Office proficiency
• Experience with social media platforms and integrated technologies
• An ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines 
• An ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
• An affinity for our Guiding Principles of Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect and Future.

Whilst not essential, a relevant degree in Marketing, Business, Graphic Design or Communications would be highly desirable.

In return for your skills and experience, we offer you supportive colleagues and inspiring leadership; training & development opportunities; meaningful and interesting work; amazing employee benefits as laid out below, all within a great culture and work environment.

Our amazing benefits include:

• On-site lunches provided
• Flexible working arrangements
• Additional annual leave for service milestones and 15 days personal leave
• Excellent employee referral bonus
• Regular celebrations of success
• Company funded wellbeing program
• Paid parental leave and cultural leave
• Fortnightly pay

At Guidera O’Connor we respect and value a diverse, inclusive, and belonging workforce.  We strongly encourage applications from all people, regardless of age, sex, or culture.  In line with our RAP, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. 
Please apply online but do feel free to contact Lesley Mackman via careers@goc.net.au for any further information.