NACP Projects Australia delivers commercial construction projects with a difference through Indigenous management, leadership, and 50 per cent community ownership that strives to increase the involvement of Indigenous Australians in the building industry. NACP Projects aims to deliver value for money outcomes and build a trusted brand in commercial construction while generating continuous revenue streams and profitability that allows NACP Projects to invest in social initiatives, training and development and trade competency.

About the role

Due to continued growth in our Defence and government project portfolio, we are seeking a National Bid Manager to join our team in Melbourne and lead our bidding and proposal function across the country.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for leading the end-to-end management of EOIs, tenders, proposals and capability submissions that align with NACP Projects’ values and strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced delivery teams, subject matter experts and business leaders to shape our pipeline of impactful construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, coordinate and deliver high-quality, compliant and competitive bid submissions.

Manage the full bid lifecycle, including bid strategy, planning, response development and submission

Facilitate bid/no-bid discussions and coordinate with internal teams (estimating, safety, project delivery, legal)

Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks including ASDEFCON, ICN and Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)

Oversee bid writing, design, formatting and final editing to ensure submissions meet client requirements

Collaborate with marketing to maintain company CVs, capability content, case studies and templates

Lead internal post-bid reviews and contribute to ongoing improvement of bid processes and tools

Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to build strong, trusted relationships

About you:

We’re looking for someone with Defence RFT process or delivery of Defence EWP or CFI construction projects ideally as a Bid Manager or Pre-Contracts Manager. You’ll be confident managing complex bids, enjoy working across teams, and take pride in delivering high-quality, strategic content. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

Minimum 7 years’ experience in bid or proposal management, preferably in construction or infrastructure

Understanding of estimating processes and systems including building practices, methodologies and legislation

Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, contracts, specifications, terms and conditions

Ability to understand and price risk and make recommendations in regards to contract cost and profitability

Strong understanding of government and defence procurement requirements

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, contributors and high-value submissions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Adobe InDesign experience is advantageous

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying.

What working for NACPP is all about:

We’re looking for someone aligned with our vision and values. Joining our team puts you at the centre of our mission to be Contractor of Choice – and we uphold that by working hard with our clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver outstanding projects.

We want someone who will continuously strive to do their best but will also stop to have a laugh with their peers and contribute to our fun and inclusive culture that we are so proud of!

The perks!
Working with NACPP means you will challenge yourself on a variety of rewarding projects in a friendly environment. Joining us is a positive move, and you will be supported and encouraged to develop your career right from your first day. We are also proud to offer you:

An enjoyable, fast-paced and professional working environment

Flexible options for work/life balance and support through our Employee Assistance Program

Free car parking, a full health assessment upon employment and annual flu vaccinations

Committees that focus on social interaction, Reconciliation, Health & Wellness, Safety, Business Improvement, community engagement and charitable causes

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive remuneration package.

How to Apply:

Don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t let that stop you from applying for a role with us!. Our inclusive and diverse workplace can’t be that way without a variety of people and their experiences, within it.

If this role is one that appeals to you, but your CV doesn’t meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply – your interest in us might just mean we have a role that’s the perfect fit for you.

To find out more, visit www.nacpp.com.au, or contact our HR team on (08) 8293 5099. Applications can also be made directly to [email protected].

The aim of NACP Projects is that Indigenous Australians benefit from the regular and significant investment undertaken in building and infrastructure across Australia. In doing so, NACP Projects demonstrates how companies and agencies can work collaboratively with the Indigenous community to provide employment, education and training opportunities. We are committed to maintaining a workforce with meaningful equity and diversity, as well as a workplace that embraces and celebrates the value of all cultures and backgrounds therefore, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.

NACPP does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to NACPP and no fee will be payable.