Tender Specialist

For more than 75 years, our client has been helping create inspiring learning environments for schools across Australia.

As a respected Australian manufacturer with a reputation for quality, sustainability and innovation, they work closely with schools, architects, builders and project stakeholders to deliver furniture solutions that support educational outcomes for future generations.

With continued growth across the education infrastructure sector, an opportunity now exists for a highly organised Tender Coordinator to support the successful delivery of education projects across multiple states.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Sales Manager and working closely with Business Development Managers across NSW, QLD, VIC and ACT, you will play an important role in supporting major education and infrastructure projects.

This role is best suited to someone who enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts, managing information, interpreting specifications and ensuring high-quality submissions are delivered accurately and on time.

You will work across a range of project opportunities, helping source products, prepare quotations, coordinate suppliers, manage documentation and support tender submissions from initial enquiry through to project award.

This is a highly collaborative role where your organisation, attention to detail and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders will be critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate tender and project submissions across multiple concurrent opportunities
• Review project specifications, architectural drawings and FF&E schedules
• Match product requirements to suitable solutions and alternatives
• Source pricing and product information from approved third-party suppliers
• Prepare accurate quotations and supporting tender documentation
• Maintain tender registers, project pipelines and submission schedules
• Work closely with Business Development Managers to support project opportunities
• Liaise with architects, builders, procurement teams and project stakeholders
• Coordinate information across Sales, Operations, Product and Service Delivery teams
• Track project outcomes, feedback and future opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tender processes and systems
• About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience in tender coordination, bid support, project administration or quotation management
• Exposure to commercial furniture, fit-out, building products, construction support or specification-based environments
• Experience interpreting specifications, schedules and technical documentation
• The ability to read and understand architectural drawings and layouts
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support team success
• Confidence working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

Please know that any experience within commercial furniture, education furniture, fit-out or specification-driven environments will be highly regarded.

Why Join?

• Established Australian manufacturer with a proud heritage
• Strong reputation for quality, innovation and sustainability
• National role supporting education infrastructure projects
• Collaborative, supportive and highly engaged team culture
• Opportunity to help improve and evolve tender processes
• Exposure to architects, builders and major project stakeholders
• Stable and growing organisation with long-term career opportunities
• Genuine opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to project success
• Rem: $105,000 – $115,000 + Superannuation, dependent on experience.

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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected Australian manufacturer with a strong reputation, supportive culture and genuine commitment to quality.

You'll play an important role supporting major education projects, working alongside experienced sales professionals while developing deep expertise in specifications, project coordination and tender management.

If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, working with multiple stakeholders, interpreting technical information and contributing to successful project outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable and growing organisation.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in tender coordination, project administration, commercial furniture, fit-out, specification support or similar project-based environments.  Confidential enquiries are welcome.  Just call Louisa on 0459 991 061 or simply follow the link and apply now!
  
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