• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Location: QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA or NT, with Work from Home Options!
• Great salary starting at $112,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Wide range of career experiences and backgrounds in tender/bid writing considered
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

LIFE AT MISSION AUSTRALIA

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Are you a persuasive writer with a strategic mindset and a passion for social impact?

We are looking for Senior a Tender & Bid Writer to lead the development of high-quality tender, grant and proposal submissions that secure crucial funding for our growing portfolio of social and affordable housing and community services projects across Australia.

In this vital role, you'll be at the forefront of identifying and pursuing national and local funding opportunities, responding to Government tenders, and developing proactive bids that align with Mission Australia's vision to end homelessness and strengthen communities. You'll work closely with a range of internal stakeholders-from housing operations to finance, strategy and community services-as well as external partners, to shape strong, evidence-based submissions that stand out for their clarity, quality, and impact.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, have a sharp eye for detail, and enjoy the challenge of crafting compelling narratives that win support and unlock opportunities-then we want to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Maintain systems, databases, and workspaces using Mission Australia Housings' business development tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics 365 and Power BI.
• Use Mission Australia's preferred project management methodology to coordinate tender and bid preparation.
• Use data in the relevant MA and MAH reporting systems to contribute to Business Development reporting, including trend and theme analysis.
• Support development of and grow expertise in new MA and MAH reporting and record systems as they are planned, built and implemented by internal/external teams.
• Build effective and productive working relationships with Mission Australia Housing Growth and/or Community Services teams and enabling functions and follow their expert guidance and direction as required.
• Work alongside Mission Australia's Executives, General Manager Business Development and/or other leaders on special projects as the need arises.
• Take up the delegation and duties of the Lead Bid Manager when required

Requirements for success

• Undergraduate qualification in relevant discipline (preferred).
• 3 years'+ experience in tender/grant writing or business development.
• Demonstrated experience in successful submission of funding applications.
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with others, ensuring key stakeholders are involved, sharing information and ensuring people are kept informed of progress, changes and issues.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of issues in the community housing and/or community services sectors, including Government funding practices and opportunities.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills with experience writing tenders, grants, and supporting material such as reports, summaries and pitch documents.
• Action oriented and takes accountability to achieve results in line with set timeframes.
• Effective communication and active listening skills, demonstrating the ability to present information, make decisions and reason confidently, clearly and concisely selecting the appropriate medium.
• Ability to meet limited timeframes for tenders and need to conduct thorough research and evidence gathering to support the development of quality tenders.
• Skilled in using relevant software applications (Microsoft Office suite), Teams, Sharepoint and Dynamics 365 platforms.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Tender & Bid Writer - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Tender & Bid Writer - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

HOW TO APPLY

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.