Senior Bid Manager, Grants

About US

At Opendoor, we have been empowering people to build better futures since 1986. We are passionate about creating opportunities when people need them most across employment, training, disability, youth, allied health and social enterprise.

Every year, we help thousands of Australians gain skills, confidence and independence. Our work is guided by values that honour relationships, optimism, innovation, diversity, advocacy and growth because at Opendoor, we believe in improving lives through dignity and choice.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager, Grants and Submissions to join our Strategy & Development team and lead our tender and grants portfolio.

In this senior role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process from identifying opportunities to crafting compelling submissions that win funding and shape Opendoor's future growth. You will collaborate across all service streams including Employment, Youth, NDIS & Allied Health, RTO, and Social Enterprises, translating data, strategy and impact into persuasive proposals.

Your work will directly influence the expansion of our programs and partnerships, enabling us to reach more people and deliver services that change lives.

What You'll Do

• Lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality tenders and grant submissions across multiple portfolios
• Coordinate input from leaders and subject matter experts to ensure strong, evidence-based proposals
• Maintain a proactive pipeline of opportunities and contribute to funding strategies and feasibility assessments
• Develop scalable processes, content libraries and templates to strengthen organisational tender capability
• Support program design using logic models, outcomes frameworks and data-driven insights
• Build and nurture relationships with government, commercial funders and sector partners
• Coach and guide internal teams in bid readiness and narrative development

What You'll Bring

• Proven success leading complex tenders and grants within community or human services sectors
• Exceptional writing skills that turn data, ideas and strategy into clear, compelling stories
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinker who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement
• Experience with funding models, costings or business cases

Desirable:

• Understanding of employment services, disability, youth or allied health programs
• Experience with philanthropic or corporate partnerships
• APMP bid training or certification (highly regarded)

Why Join Opendoor?

At Opendoor, your expertise will help shape the future of inclusive, community-focused services. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where ideas are valued and impact is measurable.

You will also enjoy:

·       Flexible working arrangements

·       A collaborative and purpose-driven culture

·       Opportunities for professional growth and development

·       The chance to see your work directly improve lives

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person.

For questions, please contact: Mary Jankulovski, GM Strategy & Development

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience. Applicants must have Australian work rights.

Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion, and training. Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents, or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Child Safety

Opendoor is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We operate in compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding, and all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and other relevant pre-employment screening.