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The Manager, Proposals Quality and Enablement is responsible for driving the quality, consistency and effectiveness of the firm's bids and proposal’s function. Reporting to the Head of Proposal Strategy, the role leads the development of proposal standards, tools, templates, content and training that enable teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the firm's Proposals Centre of Excellence.

• Develop, maintain and enhance proposal frameworks, standards, templates and guidance materials.

• Own and manage the proposal content library, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant and accessible.

• Establish and promote proposal quality assurance processes and best practice methodologies.

• Design and deliver training, coaching and capability-building initiatives for proposal teams.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance proposal efficiency and effectiveness.

• Monitor adoption of proposal standards and drive consistency across the business.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to support high-quality, client-centric proposal delivery.

• Analyse proposal outcomes and feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the Head of Proposal Strategy in the ongoing development of the proposals function.
  

Skills/Attributes Required:

• Strong bids and proposals experience.

• Excellent written communication and editing skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.

• Experience developing proposal frameworks and processes.

• Strong organisational and project management skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au