Federal Government Bid Manager

Role Overview

Vocus is seeking an experienced Federal Government Bid Manager to take ownership of major proposal work across Australian Federal Government opportunities. This role is responsible for producing strong, compliant and persuasive submissions for complex, high-value tenders and panel arrangements.

You will oversee the complete bid process, from initial qualification through to submission, award and transition, making sure each response is strategically positioned, properly governed and ready for execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Commonwealth procurement practices, panel-based buying environments and regulated submission pathways such as AusTender, BuyICT and Defence-related frameworks. The role also requires the confidence to work through complexity and deliver under demanding timeframes.

What Success Looks Like

• Handling challenging government procurement processes with confidence.
• Developing bid strategies that reflect agency needs and priorities.
• Submitting accurate, high-quality responses within strict deadlines.
• Building influence with senior stakeholders across technical, legal, commercial and executive functions.

Eligibility

Australian citizenship is mandatory. You must also be able to obtain and/or maintain an NV1 or NV2 security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will lead bid activity across Federal Government pursuits, coordinate cross-functional contributors, and ensure every submission meets both strategic and compliance requirements.

Why Join Vocus

Vocus offers a collaborative, inclusive workplace with development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits. The company values originality, teamwork and a culture where people can bring their authentic selves to work.

As a specialist fibre and network solutions provider, Vocus owns and operates 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting customers, businesses, governments and communities across Australia and beyond. Its purpose is to build critical connections and enable better possibilities.

Additional Information

Vocus encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity, safety and inclusion. Candidates who may not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply if they believe they can succeed in the role. Applicants may also share accessibility needs during the recruitment process so appropriate support can be arranged.