yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

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your opportunity

As our Senior Bid Writer, you will coordinate and develop funding submissions, including tenders, grants, and strategic business development papers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all funding submissions, working closely with stakeholders across yourtown
• Developing 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
• Producing 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

what we are looking for

At yourtown, we believe in doing things well and taking pride in our work. At yourtown, we’re constantly learning and growing, and we believe in reaching for great and striving to do our best.  You will enjoy using your knowledge to help make our processes more effective and sustainable now and into the future.

The right candidate for this role will:

• Preferably hold a relevant bachelor degree level qualification along with experience in the sourcing and achievement of grant funding and the preparation of submissions and tenders
• Have demonstrated project management and analytical skills
• Be a strong communicator and confident networker.
• Hold 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

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and have a positive impact on the lives of young people we would love to hear from you. Please include a covering letter in support of your application.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• opportunity for flexibility working arrangements. Most of our team split their work week between the office and home
• access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays!
• 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 includes 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

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply, and for a full Position Description please click Apply Now.

As part of the application, 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 on [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Bid Writer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"