Defence Business Development Coordinator
Job Description
Would you like to be a part of a company that builds products which save lives and develops advanced capabilities for ADF? Then Look no further!
At GME we design, innovate and manufacture UHF CB Radios and Emergency Beacons as well as build advanced electronics for communications, sensors and weapons systems for Defence and emergency services. Our devices aid in rescues worldwide, and keep people safe and connected, while our electronic systems support Australia’s defence and resilience.
We are a sovereign Australian family-owned business of over 60 years ! At GME not only will you get to work for a company that serves a purpose and makes a difference, but you’ll become part of the GME family.
We are looking for a Defence Business Development Coordinator to join our Defence, Security and Resilience team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Defence Program Manager.
About the Role:
- Coordinate the implementation of bids, proposals and tenders.
- Coordinate and participate in trade shows and marketing activities
- Maintain the GME Defence Security and Resilience opportunity pipeline.
- Coordinate Department of Defence and Government-related sales, with GME sales and marketing professionals.
- Engage Defence customers and supply chain vendors, ensuring clear communication, proactively responding to customer queries, providing and sourcing technical information as required.
- Advise GME Defence leaders on Defence and Industry customer needs.
- Work with Engineers, manufacturers, verification and validation teams and product testers to create and refine proposals/tenders and bids.
- Promote document management and information configuration control.
- Champion a security culture at GME.
- Any other duties as directed / required.
About You:
- Committed to the Australian Defence sector with an interest in advanced technologies
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
- Well organised, self-starter able to priorities competing demands
- A customer-centric mindset and support of a strong security culture.
- Minimum 3 years of practical Defence industry experience.
- An understanding of Defence sector tendering processes: solicitations to industry, bid preparation, bid evaluation, selection and contract negotiation.
- Experience in bid coordination.
- Experience in developing and maintaining an opportunity pipeline.
- Experience in document control and an understanding of security principals and processes and the Defence Industry Security Program.
- An Australian citizen with a NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 clearance.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary package.
- A great work culture that is all about feeling safe and connected.
- Support for further education through training programs and an online learning management system, where you can access a library of courses even outside of work for personal and professional development.
- Sponsorship of your security clearance, promoting your enduring value to Defence.
- An employee assistance program available to all GME employees and their immediate family members.
- A generous referral program.
- Flexible work arrangements aligned to your core role.
- Great facilities with coffee machines, BBQs and activities like table tennis.
- Events that bring us together to mark significant occasions and celebrate diversity such as Birthdays, Diwali celebrations, the Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council, and many more.
- We partner with charitable organisations such as Beyond Blue, Soldier On and the McGrath foundation to support the community and give back.
- We have a great location with FREE PARKING, right off the motorway and close to local shops.
- Join GME to work for a company with a shared purpose.
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of the GME family, please click apply now and attach your CV!
