Sparke Helmore Lawyers is a truly integrated national firm that looks to the future. Established in 1882, we have just under 900 people flexibly working from nine offices across Australia. We offer the security and history of a long-established firm with the excitement of continued growth. We operate in a way that puts our clients and our people at the heart of everything we do - we're proud to be described as being down to earth, practical and easy to deal with.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bids & Proposals Project Coordinator to join our Business Development & Marketing (BDM) team.

Sydney is the preferred location though we are open to the role being based in our Newcastle, Brisbane or Melbourne offices.

This newly created role will see you report to the Bids & Proposals Project Manager.

You will be responsible for supporting the broader BDM team to coordinate the preparation and submission of winning bids and related collateral, in addition to:

• Maintaining the bid library, ensuring all content and data is up to date, accurate and strategically written.
• Working to prepare whole or part bid and proposal responses, capability statements, short form proposals and other bid-related BD collateral
• Supporting the BDM team to maintain bid and opportunity records in the CRM

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a bids and proposals environment (desirable not essential)
• An understanding of the legal profession and/or accounting/management consulting or a professional services environment (desirable not essential)
• Project coordination skills
• High attention to detail
• Above average skills across the Microsoft Office Suite, document, process management and client management tools
• An interest in keeping up-to-date industry trends in tender and proposals trends

Our firm values and celebrates diversity. We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better represent the communities in which we live and work. Our culture provides the foundations of a welcoming and inclusive environment, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work. We're proud to be recognised two years running as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA.

We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.

• Competitive remuneration, bonus structure and salary packaging options
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Career Development Program
• Access to highly regarded leaders
• Formal and informal Mentoring Program
• Paid parental leave
• Salary Continuance Insurance for full-time and part-time employees
• Imbedded culture of flexibility
• Diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for a confident, down-to-earth professional who is eager to work in a close-knit team. If you are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic workplace where national practice groups work together, please apply below or for a confidential chat contact Kirsty Patterson on +61 2 9373 3587.

To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit

https://www.sparke.com.au/join-us/why-sparke-helmore/

Vaccination Policy: In line with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all employees of Sparke Helmore are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a genuine medical contraindication. In order to be eligible to commence employment with Sparke Helmore, an individual must provide evidence to Sparke Helmore that they are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they have a genuine medical contraindication. This evidence will be reviewed and must be accepted by Sparke Helmore prior to commencing employment.

Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.

Please follow the 'Apply' button to submit your application (we do not accept applications emailed directly to the Resourcing Team).

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.