Senior Bid Writer

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

As a Senior Bid Writer at Workwear Group, you will play a pivotal role in crafting strategic, persuasive, and compliant tender responses that drive business growth. Operating in a fast-paced and often reactive environment with short turnaround times, you will lead the development of solution-oriented content that showcases our value proposition.

Leveraging AI tools and process innovation, you’ll streamline bid creation and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to shape winning strategies. You’ll also support bid administration, champion continuous improvement, and contribute to seamless continuity and stakeholder engagement throughout the bid lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing

- Lead the creation of strategic, client-focused bid responses that clearly communicate Workwear Group’s value proposition.

- Collaborate with the Bid Manager and stakeholders to develop and articulate winning bid strategies.

- Conduct research and analysis on clients, competitors, and industry trends to inform bid content and positioning.

- Identify and implement AI tools to enhance bid writing efficiency, content quality, and process automation.

- Maintain and evolve a central library of reusable content, templates, and best practice materials.

- Share responsibility for bid administration, including document control, compliance checks, and submission logistics.

- Coordinate bid planning activities, manage timelines, facilitate meetings, and support stakeholder engagement.

- Engage with internal subject matter experts and external partners to gather accurate and compliant bid information.

- Participate in post-bid reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in bid processes.

- Provide bid management coverage during Bid Manager absences, ensuring continuity and effective stakeholder communication.

Who we’re looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

- Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team

- Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth

- Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone

- Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box

- Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key

- Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we’re looking for

You will be highly commercial and possess strong communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels. Along with your business acumen, you will have:

- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in bid writing and tender management

- Demonstrated experience in strategic writing, solution development, and stakeholder engagementExperience with AI tools and process improvement in bid/tender environments (preferred)

- Strong project management, time management, and organisational skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- High attention to detail, proactive, and collaborative mindset

What we offer

- The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.

- Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.

- A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.

- At a tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.

- Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

- We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

#J-18808-Ljbffr