Our client is a leading maintenance and services business with operations through Australia and the boarder Australasian Region; they are a respected brand with a history of delivering long term maintenance contracts in partnership with some of Australia's most recognised government bodies & private companies. Due to a forecast increase of pipeline of major defence bids over the short to medium term this organisation has create a role for a Senior Bid Advisor to work in either a full time capacity or a consulting role within the group. As the Senior Bid Advisor you will work within the Bid Delivery Group, taking a holistic view of the bid process and lending your advice and knowledge to ensure that the bid has the best opportunity to be successful. Your big picture view will allow you to ensure the bid is complying with the requirements of the tender document; and your ability to see the detail in a bid process will be key to putting the finishing touches on the document. You will be an excellent communicator, and use these skills to bring together the bid team and keep them on track to achieve desired outcomes. This role will suit a candidate who has been a senior level officer in the Australian Defence Force in the past and understands the intricacies of working in this government sphere; ideally you will have also worked on a major maintenance bid for a private entity delivering to the ADF. This role is open to Full Time, Contract or Consulting opportunities. For more information you can call Hayden Campbell in our Melbourne office on (03) 9918 0957 quoting Job Reference 55644 or alternatively, apply online below

Cost management or quantity surveyor background or exposure? Professional consultancy environment Melbourne CBD Are you a post graduate or graduate in your final year looking to embark on a cost management career? We are looking to engage and enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our cost management team in Melbourne. Would you like to be working on diverse and interesting projects - exceeding client expectations - delivering true "outcomes" that you can be proud of and you are a recognised part of a focussed team of amazing professionals? Join us and here is an opportunity for you to do all of the above and more, as our graduate cost manager based in Melbourne. This role would ideally suit a post graduate or graduate in their final year looking to establish a career in Cost Management. Turner & Townsend is a quality driven, global professional services organisation that provides consultancy, delivery, operations and programme management services to clients that invest in, own and operate assets. With an established national network (8 offices in Australia) backed by a global capability of 73 offices globally, we provide consultancy support to some of the world's largest organisations including BHP Billiton, Nissan, Qantas, Barclays Capital, Macquarie Bank Chevron and Woodside, as well as local, state and federal government. Our Cost Management division in Australia provides a wide range of consultancy services focused on devising and delivering solutions to our Clients. We take responsibility and ownership to provide demonstrable return on investment for our Clients. As a result of our consistent and sustained growth we are now seeking motivated personnel just like you for our Melbourne office. Your charter is to cost management and cost planning initiatives. You are client focussed and quality driven. What do I need, you say? Professional qualifications or undertaking studies in one or more of the following fields: facility management, hospitality management, construction, project management, retail, commercial, engineering, or surveying. Experience of assisting a Commission Manager on small to medium sized projects. An understanding of the characteristics of projects over a project life cycle. Theoretical knowledge of the main procurement methods and their application Ability to conduct research, analysis and report findings Assisting with Estimating and cost planning including producing and presenting the final cost plan. Maintain good relationships with members of the multi disciplinary team. Good verbal and written communication skills Preferred software experience – CostX (desirable not essential) Working knowledge of Microsoft office package. If you are ticking the boxes, do not delay. The benefits of joining Turner & Townsend are many and you can rest assured that you will gain significant professional experience in a consultancy environment with exposure to a number of large projects with national and international clients. Now is the time to join like minded professionals and take your career to the next level. If you like what you have read so far, please register your interest by submitting your details. For a confidential discussion about this excellent opportunity, please contact Barbara Sheehy, Recruitment Manager on (Direct) 07 3020 4766, or "Apply now" addressing the above criteria in your Cover Letter and CV. We look forward to your interest.

Manage Your Own Investment Portfolio Work Closely with Operations Report Directly Through to the MD Delivering enviable financial returns via a robust business model, outstanding leadership and insightful balance sheet management, this leading investment firm has outperformed their peers for year on year growth.   To support the ongoing commercial operations, the business is seeking a technically trained Finance Manager to manage one of their growing portfolios.   In addition to owning the financial and management reporting process, you will be responsible for CAPEX appraisals, property leases, investment analysis and any other ad hoc duties as requested by the MD.   With three direct reports, you will have proven leadership and exceptional stakeholder management skills gained from working within the professional services industry managing blue chip clients.   This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly ambitious career minded finance professional looking for a challenging and diversified role.  Ideally you will have trained in a Big 4 or second tier accounting firm looking to take on a challenging role.   Apply online today with your most up to date resume