ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bid Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, compelling tender submissions, with a primary focus on Tier 1 energy sector opportunities. As part of the Tender Team, you will also support tenders across Qube Ports Australia, Qube Ports New Zealand, Qube International, Qube Forestry and Qube Government Services, as required. Working closely with business units and subject matter experts, you will translate customer requirements into clear, compliant and differentiated submissions that position Qube to win.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage tender responses through all stages of the bid process, from opportunity identification through to submission and contract award.
• Support tenders across Qube Energy, Qube International, Qube Ports Australia, Qube Ports New Zealand, Qube Forestry and Qube Government Services, as allocated by the National Bid Manager.
• Analyse tender documentation and customer requirements, and develop response plans, compliance matrices, schedules and clear accountabilities.
• Partner with commercial, operational and technical teams to develop customer-focused win strategies, value propositions, executive summaries and persuasive written responses.
• Manage contributors and stakeholders to ensure inputs are complete, accurate, consistent and delivered on time and to the Tender Team’s quality standards.
• Coordinate production, quality assurance, governance approvals and on-time submission through the required customer portal or submission channel.
• Contribute to bid/no-bid assessments, post-bid reviews and customer debriefs, capturing and applying lessons learned to improve future outcomes.
• Maintain and continuously improve the bid collateral library, including templates, case studies and supporting content.
• Update Salesforce records to ensure accurate pipeline visibility and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing and developing complex bid and tender responses, preferably within Tier 1 energy, resources, infrastructure, logistics or a related sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convert technical and operational information into clear, persuasive and customer-focused content.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, including the ability to manage concurrent deadlines and competing priorities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take reasonable care for your own safety and health and the safety of others.
• Follow all safety and health instructions as specified during induction.
• Use personal protective clothing or equipment provided by the company when applicable.
• Take good care and maintenance of company and client equipment.
• Report any situation at the workplace that could constitute a hazard and that you cannot correct yourself.
• Report any injury or harm to health that arises in the course of, or in connection with, your work—however minor.
• Co-operate as necessary so that the company can meet its SHS obligations.
• Co-operate with rehabilitation programs where required.

ABOUT YOU

You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.

Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and Southeast Asian ports. Qube Energy/Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports. Qube Ports is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo. 

BE SAFE is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for our team and clients, ensuring that every operation is conducted with the highest standards of safety and care. Our focus on efficiency means we are constantly optimising our processes to deliver the best results, while our dedication to reliability ensures that our clients can count on us to meet their needs, every time.

Imagine working with a team that is committed to maximising the value of our current services while boldly diversifying into a full suite of in-house transport, and supply chain services. Our operations are data-driven and supported by cutting-edge systems and IT solutions, all managed by a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.

WHY QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieves our objectives and delivers on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

1. Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
2. Discounted health insurance 
3. Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
4. Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
5. Generous paid parental leave
6. Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!