Pursuits Strategist

The opportunity

As our Pursuits Strategist, you’ll play a key role in supporting major “must win and retain” opportunities across the Financial Services Sector and our New Zealand practice. Working alongside a Strategic Pursuit Leader, you’ll manage the operational execution of pursuit activities, including project and proposal management, and help deliver high-quality, client-centric proposals that drive successful outcomes.

This position is an 12-month parental leave contract role through to May 2027, able to be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia or New Zealand. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Project manage the pursuit process for major opportunities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, on-brand proposals that meet client expectations.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams and internal stakeholders to develop compelling value propositions and client deliverables throughout the pursuit cycle.
• Coach and support engagement teams, sharing best practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of pursuit activities across the business.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, set, and meet deadlines on concurrent projects.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, client-focused content.
• Deep understanding of the design and production process, and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• 6+ years’ experience in a sales or marketing environment, including significant bid management or coordination experience (professional services experience favourable).
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and foster strong working relationships across teams.
• Creative skills and a growth mindset, with the ability to problem solve, show initiative, and adapt in fast-paced environments.
• Experience coaching or mentoring others, and a commitment to sharing knowledge and best practice.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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