Bids and Pursuits Leader
Bids & Pursuits Leader Perth or Melbourne
Shape the future of oceans and environment projects across Australia
RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking an experienced Bids & Pursuits Leader to support our Oceans & Environment team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic bid and pursuits professional to play a key role in positioning and winning high-profile work across Australia's growing onshore and offshore energy, environmental and marine sectors.
Working within our National Pursuits team, you will partner closely with technical leaders within RPS’ oceans and environment teams to develop winning strategies, strengthen client relationships and drive business growth.
The Opportunity
As Bids & Pursuits Leader, you will lead the planning, positioning and delivery of strategic pursuits and bids for oceans and environment projects across Australia, helping to secure projects that support Australia's onshore and offshore energy transition and environmental outcomes.
You will work collaboratively with technical experts, business leaders and marketing professionals to develop compelling submissions, strengthen client engagement and elevate RPS' profile within the market.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading strategic pursuits and bid opportunities from initial pursuit through to submission
- Coordinating planning and positioning activities for key opportunities
- Driving client engagement strategies for priority clients
- Developing tailored, high-quality bid content and submission materials
- Maintaining capability statements, project experience and bid library content
- Identifying opportunities to raise market profile through thought leadership and external communications
- Supporting pipeline governance and opportunity tracking
- Facilitating lessons learned and continuous improvement activities
- Identifying and coordinating industry award submissions
- Leveraging AI tools and technology to improve bid quality and efficiency.
About You
You are a highly organised and commercially minded pursuits, bids, marketing or business development professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in business development, pursuits, communications or marketing within a professional services environment
- Strong experience managing complex bids and tender submissions
- Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
- Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong initiative and the ability to work autonomously
- Experience with online tender portals and client procurement processes
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite will be highly regarded.
Why Join RPS?
At RPS, we define, design and manage projects that create shared value for our clients and communities. As part of Tetra Tech, our global network combines local expertise with international capability, giving our people opportunities to work on some of the world's most important projects.
We offer:
Learn. Grow Your Career.
- Global organisation with international career opportunities
- Career and learning pathways framework
- Succession planning and promote-from-within culture
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Learning and development programs
- Mentorship opportunities
- Regular technical and professional development events
- Professional and technical training opportunities.
Be Recognised. Be Rewarded.
- Competitive salary package
- Anniversary Leave – one additional day of leave each year
- Employee referral bonus program
- Reward and recognition initiatives
- Salary sacrifice options
- Share purchase plan
- Novated leasing opportunities.
- Be Happy and Healthy.
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Flexible working arrangements
- Family-inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
- Additional annual leave purchase options
- Paid parental leave
- Team social events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mental Health First Aid network
- $250 annual active lifestyle allowance
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives.
Give Back to the Community.
- Corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Opportunities to support community and sustainability projects
- Pro bono opportunities through RPS social partnerships
- The opportunity to contribute to Australia's renewable energy transition.
Our Commitment
RPS is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you are an experienced pursuits or bid professional looking to influence strategic growth within one of Australia's leading environmental and professional services consultancies, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of oceans and environmental projects with RPS.
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
