Peak Services is uniquely placed as a commercial enterprise to focus on the needs of Queensland councils and their communities. We are wholly owned by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) and operate as a profit-for-purpose enterprise, with all our profits boosting the LGAQ’s work of advising, supporting and representing Queensland’s councils.

Our purpose is to help local government achieve more and our people are at the forefront of everything we do as local government. Our people are your people. Your team. Our combined professional strengths and integrated capabilities are as diverse as the communities we serve.

We have people working in each and every Queensland council and we understand the specific challenges faced by local government. Our services are diverse and include:

• Consulting (procurement, energy, professional advisory, grant management, etc)
• Legal & Workforce
• Recruitment
• Training
• Peak 247 (customer service)
• Local Buy

Please see our website www.wearepeak.com.au for further information.

We are a diverse, equal opportunity organisation with a social conscience and a great company culture. Our Social Committee organise various events and initiatives throughout the year, such as celebrations, entertainment, donations and fundraising.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Bid Coordinator in the Corporate Services Division, you will be a generalist business all-rounder with excellent written communication skills. You will be adaptable and open to learning new skills, able to juggle conflicting deadlines, and work well across the team.

While your priority will be Proposal and Tender writing, you will also have the opportunity to manage other key aspects of the Bid function, with your time on average spent as follows:

• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Systems Administration (Salesforce and SharePoint)
• Reporting, Compliance and Governance Assistance
• Internal projects as required

• 70% - Bid and Tender Writing
• 30% - Business Support, including but not limited to:

This role reports to the Manager - Bids and Peak247 and works closely with the Advisor - Bids & Internal Projects. This role is full-time; however, a part-time option (4 days / week or equivalent) could be considered for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate may come from a range of professional backgrounds. You may have prior experience as a Bid Coordinator (or Advisor), Project Manager, Grants Writer, or a background in communications, or projects. While an undergraduate degree is a plus, demonstrated written communication skills, the ability to be independent and manage competing deadlines, and a talent for thinking outside the box to find solutions to problems will be more heavily considered. High attention to detail is a must in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare proposals and respond to tenders using the input obtained from document libraries in a concise, responsive, logical fashion, while ensuring the information provided complies with tender specifications.
• Consult with project stakeholders and managers throughout the process to collaboratively incorporate specialist insights into bids.
• Write capability statements, biographies, case studies and other supporting documentation for bids and the promotion of Peak’s numerous services.
• Analyse data and provide input and assistance into reporting, compliance, and governance documents.
• Provide project support and manage continuous improvement projects where required.
• Oversee SharePoint and SalesForce as key business systems, improving functionality as required.
• Provide Project Management Office (PMO) support for projects, including facilitating project status update meetings and ensuring SalesForce and other systems are kept up to date.
• Promote Peak’s service excellence culture and implement appropriate continuous improvement strategies and projects.
• Perform any other duties that are reasonably within the competency, skills and training of the incumbent as directed from time to time by the position’s supervisor.

What you will get in return:

• Additional 3 % employer superannuation where you co-contribute 6% (total of up to 20.5%) for permanent staff
• Long Service Leave is accessible and payable after seven years of service
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year plus up to 2 “Special Bonus Leave Days” per year during annual close down for permanent staff
• Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, and up to $500 rebate per hospital admission
• Novated Vehicle Leasing for permanent staff
• Membership to the Paraplegic Benefit Fund
• Potential for an Employee small bonus of up to $800 per year – conditions (business KPIs, tenure, etc) apply
• Wellness support, including the Telus Health digital wellbeing platform as well as their comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working environment – balance of office and home
• Professional development opportunities and internal training program by staff for staff
• Dress for Your Day – Good casual to professional attire as appropriate for your day
• Regular morning teas and EOM drinks and Espresso machine, tea, biscuits and fresh fruit
• And, it’s a great place to work with high levels of staff engagement

If you would like a confidential discussion regarding the role, please call Ben on 07 3000 2155. Otherwise, please click the “apply now” button to apply. Please include a cover letter and CV.

We are looking forward to reviewing your application and learning more about you.