Tender Manager / Bid Manager

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions with over 170 years of experience, operating across 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide — including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Through our Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, we're committed to protecting the environment and creating a more sustainable future.

In this critical role you will bring your sharp strategic know-how and growth mindset to support the National Tender Desk and design, write and co-ordinate winning proposals. You will create tenders that articulate and sell Veolia’s strong differentiators, that are fully embedded in the business’ sale cycle and embody best practice at all stages.

This role welcomes applicants based in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.

Onboarding will occur in Brisbane over the course of one week.

• Full-time, 15 month fixed-term opportunity
• Hybrid role with flexible location, can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne
• A fast-paced and challenging but rewarding strategic role
• Work within a market-leading environmental services company
• Globally recognised organisation with great career growth options

• Design, innovative intuitive proposals that seamlessly blend technical and operational content in a compelling and engaging manner
• Identify, manage and collaboratively work with a diverse range of stakeholders throughout the entire tender process, including win strategy refinement and proposal approval
• Strategically write, proof and edit proposal documentation, to ensure a cohesive and concise submission
• Proactively support the sales lifecycle and sales team through the creation of presentations, reports, newsletters and audits
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, including oversight of all proposal correspondence, and coordination during and after submission
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Sales, Commercial, Legal and operational teams throughout the tender process
• Ensure the tender library and tender pipeline is updated and maintained

• 3+ years’ experience working in a bid/ proposal and/or strategic sales function
• Tertiary qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Proven experience in the preparation, coordination and writing of large-scale client-centric proposals and other complex documents
• Demonstrated track record in relationship-building with an ability to network with diverse stakeholder groups across all seniorities
• High level of professional writing, editing and proofing skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage multiple complex submissions and competing deadlines
• Waste or environmental services experience is advantageous but not essential
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a two-hour written assessment as part of the selection process

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including: 

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Veolia is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process.

Veolia conducts recruitment fairly, ethically and on merit. Candidates with personal or professional ties to Veolia or any related third party are asked to disclose this at the time of application. 

Discover more at anz.veolia.com/careers.

Sydney 2000 
Melbourne 3000 
Brisbane 4000