Tender Development Specialist

• Full-time or Part-time position based in Glebe on Gadigal Country

• $102k - $119k Super Salary Packaging

• Applications close 3rd of July 2026 EOD

Who We Are

At Benevolent we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms with dignity respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

Were working towards a just society where everyone feels valued safe and included. As a not-for-profit independent and nonreligious organisation we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

Your Opportunity

The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of high-quality government tender and philanthropic grant submissions by identifying business growth opportunities aligned with the Strategic Plan and coordinating the development of tender responses from end to end to deliver revenue growth in line with the Growth Strategy. The Business Development Team is a small and dynamic team based in the national office in Glebe.

What you get to do

• Coordinate an opportunity pipeline of tenders and grants in collaboration with the Business Development and Partnership Manager including assessment of opportunities and providing recommendations to the organisation on appropriate opportunities in line with The Benevolent Societys Strategic Growth Plan.

• Source relevant data and coordinate information gathering across all relevant corporate and operational portfolios to support in-depth response development.

• Research write review edit finalise and submit high-quality tender and grant response documents.

• Support the development of bid strategies and response documents that are responsive to funder requirements market conditions and organisational strategy and capabilities

• Work collaboratively with identified finance and business leads to support the development of financial modelling and identify financial and commercial risks.

• Maintain records of tender and grant submissions collate feedback and continuously improve the quality of responses through feedback from funders the business and other parties.

• Lead and participate growth projects including a variety of tasks such as research service model development data analysis project management market scans and competitor analysis.

• Develop a deep understanding of The Benevolent Societys services operating environment stakeholders and partners by proactively engaging with stakeholders both inside and outside Benevolent to inform growth opportunities and tender and grant submissions.

Your Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:

• Salary Packaging & Perks Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15900 in salary packaging including entertainment and vehicle packaging options to suit your lifestyle corporate rates/discount with selected partners.

• Flexibility & Wellbeing Enjoy hybrid work options monthly ADOs (12 extra days off per year for full time staff) Fitness Passport access EAP support and the option to purchase additional leave.

• Recognition & Growth Competitive pay Benevolent You Make a Difference recognition program service rewards long service leave after 5 years supportive performance and career check ins and tailored professional development opportunities.

• Cultural Inclusion Dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees including leadership pathways and networking groups.

• Employee Networks Connect through our diverse employee-led networks that celebrate diversity and foster connection and allyship across shared experiences and identities

Your Skills and Experience

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means youll have tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and:

• 4 years in writing tenders grants or equivalent experience in professional writing

• Understanding of the community services sector and funding arrangements

• Awareness of government and other funder tender processes and decision-making criteria and approaches and the ability to apply this to develop responsive bid strategies and high-quality tender submissions

• Excellent influencing and collaboration skills

• High attention to detail

Our Commitment

At Benevolent we are committed to diversity equity and inclusion and to providing a culturally safe workplace for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities including LGBTIQA neurodivergent and people with disabilities and those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds to strengthen our ability to deliver inclusive and responsive services to the communities we support.

We recognise and value the cultural knowledge lived experience and community connections that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring and welcome applications from individuals across all cultures identities and lived experiences.

Ready to make a difference

Click APPLY to send your resume and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Have any questions Contact Rowan onfor a friendly confidential conversation.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of a Team Specialist level. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills values and behaviours required at this level.