Proposal Specialist
@ GHD

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
A$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

At GHD, commitment is more than a word—it is a promise. As a Proposal Specialist, you will collaborate with technical teams across five key markets: Energy & Resources, Environment, Property & Buildings, Transport and Water to develop high quality, compelling, and compliant proposals.

Role Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with technical, client, and markets teams to develop bid strategies
  • Drive the proposal development process ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
  • Lead and facilitate bid workshops, reviews, and manage bid action plans
  • Highlight the GHD difference in every proposal effort
  • Oversee the complete bid lifecycle from opportunity identification to post submission activities

What You Will Bring

You have 8-12 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in professional services, construction, or property industries. Your advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and preferably Adobe Creative Suite, along with excellent communication and organizational skills, will be crucial to your success.

Work Environment

This role is part of the NSW/ACT Proposal Hub and offers flexibility with full time or part time options, located in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, or NSW regional offices. GHD values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, supported by flexible work practices.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Proposals
  • Bids
  • Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative
  • Project Management
  • Workshop Facilitation

How to Get Hired at GHD

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to proposal development.
  • Highlight bid success: Emphasize past proposal achievements.
  • Research GHD: Understand the company culture and projects.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review bid strategy frameworks.
Practice proposal software tools.
Update Microsoft Office proficiency.
Study technical project management tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing tight deadlines.
Explain collaborative team problem solving.
Discuss conflict resolution examples.
Illustrate stakeholder engagement experiences.

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