Bid Manager

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you. 

We need your commercial accumen and technical experience in developing commercial bid proposals with direct connect customers for HV Transmission network projects.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As our new Bid Manager, you’ll help us connect more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses to a world-class energy future. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  
 

• Competitive remuneration package 
• Temporary 24 months position to establish and embed the bid management team and function.
• Be our bid expert in structuring and positioning  commercial direct connect customer proposals.
• Manage, lead, mentor and develop a professional bid team through all proposal phases across multiple HV Transmission lines and Substation projects.
   

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.
 

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As the Bid Manager for our Major Customers group you will manage the development of significant High Voltage Transmission projects involving our direct connect customers for Powerlink.

You will engage with, provide expert advice and influence upstream and downstream stakeholders as well as customers at senior management levels.

You will drive excellence in proposal development and strategically manage the end-to-end proposal process on multiple HV transmission network connection projects concurrently.

This is an initial 24 months temporary position to establish and mobilize the bid team and function. You will need to collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure the submission of competitive, compliant and compelling proposals in order to secure project wins for Powerlink Queensland.

The people you'll join:

You will be part of our Major Customers Group based in our Virginia head office and lead a professional bid team in structuring and positioning proposals across multiple HV Transmission connection projects.

This position will report to the Manager Major Customers and will create success through successful collaboration with upstream and downstream stakeholders and customers. 

What you'll bring:

Degree level qualifications in Engineering, Business, Management, Project Management, or Quantity Surveying and/or coupled with extensive demonstrated experience in project development and delivery, project leadership or bid and tender processes.

You will have comprehensive experience in HV transmission lines and substations project delivery within a high-pressure commercial environment.

Demonstrated capability in managing the full bid lifecycle, from market positioning and proposal development to contract negotiation and award, ensuring alignment with governance, risk, and commercial objectives

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 10 August, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To request adjustments or ask for the position description, contact Klaas van Noord on klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

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Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. 

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about our commitment towards Reconciliation and greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.