The true value of meetings is in the opportunity to exchange extraordinary ideas. To collaborate, ignite genius and experience a challenging meeting of minds. That's the business of BESydney.
Supported by government, industry and academia, we bring the world's thinking to Sydney and NSW - where our remarkable city and its people provide the environment needed to generate genuine progress.
BESydney promotes Sydney as the pre‐eminent business visitor destination in the Asia Pacific and acquires strategic business events that deliver economic and social impact for Sydney, NSW and global communities.
This role is integral to our Association Client Engagement team and supports our team of professional client engagement managers to progress international bid opportunities.
This role involves:
* Work with an agile multi-skilled Client Engagement team to support the acquisition of business events in the Association market for Sydney.
* Support the Client Engagement team to progress bid opportunities, including:
* Prepare professional bid/proposal documents, pitch presentations and other collateral.
* Coordinate and provide administrative support for bid committee activities including meetings, workshops, site inspections and virtual collaboration.
* Prepare and maintain project management and bid collateral using existing Playbook tools and templates.
* Liaise with BESydney Strategic Partners & Members to request venue and hotel proposals.
* Contribute to project milestones and ensuring all activities align with agreed timelines and objectives.
* Desktop research to support business case development.
More about you:
* 3+ years' experience in an internal-facing bid/proposal or business development support, account or project support or a marketing role.
* Proficient use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Strong collaborative and team work ethic.
* Demonstrated ability to work in an organised, and methodical manner.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
* Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritising effectively to meet deadlines.
* Self-driven motivation and resourcefulness.
* A proactive and curious mindset and an ability to think strategically.
* Understanding of, and interest in, broad national and international travel, cultural, economic, business and social trends.
It's great if you also bring:
* Proficient use of Adobe InDesign to produce bid documents and collateral using existing templates.
* A bidding / business development, not-for-profit and / or academic background.
* SharePoint, Salesforce and Canva experience.
* Database management skills and are digitally savvy.
What's in it for you:
* Generous leave entitlements including additional annual leave, birthday leave and volunteer leave.
* Ongoing social activities.
At BESydney, we value our people and provide an excellent work culture and Employee Value Proposition that includes:
This role is offered on a parental leave contract on a part time basis (4 days pw) concluding in March 2027.
At BESydney, we strive to bring out the best in our people by providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for ALL. We want everyone to feel comfortable and safe in bringing their whole self to work.
Our team is passionate, collaborative, and values bold, authentic decisions while always staying curious. These core qualities define our culture and success. If you share them, you'll fit in well with us.
We aim to provide an inclusive workplace for all, and we encourage you to bring your perspectives, experience and background. If there are any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself, let us know.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CVs will be kept on file for potential future opportunities. Only those with the right to work in Australia may apply.
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