AECOM is hiring a Proposal Specialist (12 months)

How you’ll make a difference This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne and is offered as a 12-month contract to cover a maternity leave. Drive the coordination and management of all resources across the bid lifecycle - ROI, tendering, interview preparation and debriefs to deliver high-quality, large and complex submissions. Work closely with senior stakeholders and SMEs to translate complex technical offerings into clear value propositions, persuasive messaging and compelling tender, proposal and capability content. Manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight timeframes, applying exceptional time management, project planning and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely and compliant delivery. Ensure all submissions reflect high editorial quality, client focus, commercial integrity and consistent alignment with AECOM brand and best-practice pursuit standards. The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. 5 years + experience in proposal or bid management roles (e.g., Proposal Specialist, Bid & Proposal Partner, Tender Specialist, Pursuit Partner) Exceptional written, verbal, and client communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines with strong project management capability Flexible, resilient, and able to perform effectively under high-pressure deadlines