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Lead Proposals Specialist


Company : Kinexus Australia


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-10-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Lead Proposals Specialist role at Kinexus Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Lead Proposals Specialist role at Kinexus AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing Australian owned business in the rail, defence and mining sector. They require an experienced Lead Proposals Specialist to help the team in preparing quotations, interpreting tenders and cost estimates for works. Candidates will have experience in understanding contracts, evaluate opportunities, read and interpret tenders to build tender responses and recording all bid related activities.The successful applicant will provide support to the team by developing documents IAW ASDEFCON templates. Candidates will have a track record working in Bid Teams and writing proposals as well as providing value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.The RoleProven experience with defence writing standards for bids and tendersExcellent communication skills, both Written and OralExperience in supporting defence bids and proposalsReview and interpret tender documentationEstimate labour, material, and subcontractor costsLiaise with customers and suppliers to clarify technical and commercial requirementsDrive competitive pricing through data-driven analysisRequirementsQualifications in Engineering, Estimating, or Project Management (highly regarded)Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environmentGood understanding of Australian and international engineering/manufacturing standardsA detailed understanding of contracts and how they''re created would be beneficialExperience in preparing and delivering competitive proposalsCandidates will need to be an Australian Citizen to applyThere is an ITAR compliance aspect to this roleCandidates who have worked with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Commercial, WHS, and HR to develop compliant tender responses should apply. This role would be ideal for candidates with a relevant degree, diploma or certificate from an Australian Tertiary Institution (such as project Management), or demonstrated equivalent experience should apply.Apply Now - This is an urgent role, our client is interviewing immediately.All applications should include your resume as a word document.For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Mark Henneberry on 02 9492 7539.#SCR-mark-henneberrySeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting and Defense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kinexus Australia by 2xGet notified about new Proposal Specialist jobs in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoPort Stephens, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoRaymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia 8 months agoNew Lambton, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoTraineeships - February 2026 Intake - NewcastleNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoAdministration Officer - Immunisation - TargetedWallsend, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoWaratah, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoTraineeships - February 2026 Intake - WaratahWaratah, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoAdministration Officer Level 2 - TargetedBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoTeam Administrator (Full-Time or Part-Time)Newcastle West, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 3 hours agoParticipant Experience Coordinator - Intake OfficerBroadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoMacquarie Hills, New South Wales, Australia 5 months agoNewcastle East, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoCasual Administrative Officer Level 2 - TargetedNew Lambton, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoLambton, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoAdministration Officer - Respiratory - TargetedNew Lambton, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoWaratah, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoAdministration Officer Level 2 - TargetedBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoBar Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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