Business Development Assistant Manager
Description
Bring your commercial insight, analytical skills and bilingual communication capabilities to TRILITY’s Growth team as a Business Development Assistant Manager.
Based in Melbourne , you’ll support growth strategies, evaluate opportunities and contribute to tenders for water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades and operations and maintenance contracts.
The role will also provide a linkage between TRILITY’s tendering teams and required Board and Shareholder governance processes.
Key responsibilities
Support bid managers with project feasibility, financial modelling and risk assessments
Manage equipment procurement and development project budgets for treatment plant upgrades
Prepare operating and maintenance cost budgets for tenders and contracts
Prepare strategic reports to support business decisions
Coordinate and review bid approval documents to meet company and shareholder requirements
Communicate and coordinate between Australian management and overseas shareholder representatives
Identify ways to use the wider group's resources and expertise to support projects and business opportunities
Provide general support to the General Manager and follow company quality, health, safety and environmental policies
What we are looking for
Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin and English
A degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (additional qualifications in Finance, Business Administration or related commercial field will be highly regarded)
Strong financial analysis, budgeting, modelling and risk assessment skills
Experience with water and wastewater treatment plants and processes, infrastructure project delivery or operational environments.
Experience in a multinational organisation
Experience in the water or similar utilities sector
Project management and quality management systems skills, and experience using SAP or a related enterprise resource planning system
Experience preparing tenders, evaluating bids and coordinating projects
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Willing to travel regularly for short periods within Australia and New Zealand
What we have to offer you
Flexible working options including working from home
Competitive base salary + incentive + additional super after 2 years service
A dynamic and positive work culture, where hard work is recognised
Paid parental leave and ability to purchase additional leave
Reward and recognition program – receive payment for excellence and years of service
Wellbeing program including an employee assistance program, a free membership to Headspace and discounted wellness products
Have genuine impact on the future of TRILITY
Why TRILITY?
TRILITY is an established industry leader, solely dedicated to the delivery of water, wastewater and reuse solutions across New Zealand and Australia’s municipal, industrial and resource sectors. This leadership draws on more than 35 years’ experience of providing high-quality solutions for our public and private sector clients, including financing, design and construction, operations and maintenance, asset management, utility services, and equipment solutions. Our capabilities span the full life cycle of water, delivering services to millions of people every day.
To apply
If you are looking for a fast-paced, diverse role, then please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, via the Seek apply button.
For further information on TRILITY, head to our careers page https://trility.com.au/careers/
TRILITY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We encourage people from any background/culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, or people with an impairment to apply for this role. TRILITY is also a WORK180 endorsed employer for women – find out more at https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/trility-pty-ltdWhy us?
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11 NOVEMBER 2026