Senior Bid Writer

About the Role

As a Senior Bid Writer at Yourtown, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing funding submissions, including tenders, grants, and strategic business development papers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all funding submissions, working closely with stakeholders across Yourtown

• Develop formal proposals to secure external support for Yourtown services, including submissions to local, state, and federal government and other funding bodies

• Write, edit, and review material for tenders

• Produce high-quality and innovative pre-qualification tender documentation, including budget analysis, preparation of management briefs, and preparation of final submission material

• Collaborate with stakeholders across Yourtown

• Identify funding opportunities from sources aligned to Yourtown's mission

• Provide guidance in relation to the continuous improvement and quality management of tender writing and funding proposals

About Yourtown

At Yourtown, we believe in doing things well and taking pride in our work. We're constantly learning and growing, and we believe in reaching for great and striving to do our best.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant bachelor degree level qualification along with experience in the sourcing and achievement of grant funding and the preparation of submissions and tenders

• Demonstrated project management and analytical skills

• A strong communicator and confident networker

• A high level of professional and persuasive writing skills, including experience in the development of grants, tenders, and funding submissions to a range of government and non-government audiences

• Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

What We Offer

• Attractive employment conditions, including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave

• A safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation

• Opportunities for internal and external professional development

• Free access to LinkedIn Learning, including over 16,000 learning modules

• A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing

• YourWellness program, including free access to Calm & Centr Apps

• Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family

• Access to discounted private health insurance, banking, and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations

• An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

To apply, and for a full Position Description, please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/

Please provide a tailored cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) which outlines your suitability for the role and how your experience and attitude makes you an ideal candidate to join our team.

Contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | kesmith@yourtown.com.au