Tender & Bid Writers – Social & Affordable Housing

• Full Time Max Term Role (12 Month Contract) with Extensions possible

• Location: Flexible Location Nationally based in QLD NSW SA TAS WA or NT Hybrid Work from Home Options available!

• Great salary $100000 Base Salary Super NFP Salary Packaging Benefits

• Diverse Housing projects that make meaningful differences to those in need

Your opportunity

Are you a persuasive writer with a strategic mindset and a passion for social impact Do you want to help solve the critical shortage in Social and Community Housing options for all Australians

We are looking for Tender & Bid Writers to lead end-to-end development of high-quality tenders and proposals that secure crucial funding for our broad range of Housing projects and showcase the organisations capacity and capability to deliver Housing initiatives through the creation of compelling and persuasive content.

In this vital role with us youll be at the forefront of pursuing funding opportunities responding to Government tenders and developing bids that align with Mission Australias (MAs) vision to end homelessness and support individuals and families contributing to long-term housing outcomes and stability for people across Australia. You will leverage your exceptional writing analytical and project coordination skills to translate technical and strategic information into clear persuasive narratives. Youll work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders to curate strong evidence-based submissions that effectively capture MAs value proposition to achieve clarity quality and positive outcomes for people seeking our support. This opportunity is open to candidates across Australia we offer flexible state-based locations and hybrid work-from-home options.

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 funding and unlock opportunitiesthen we want to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and write compelling tender submissions to win funding and support for Mission Australia Housings (MAHs) aim to increase the supply of Housing options for current and future generations.

• Build effective and productive working relationships with MA internal teams and partnering functions (finance legal etc) utilising their expertise and direction to craft and coordinate compliant submissions.

• Work closely with technical advisors and SMEs to effectively curate bid responses and collate supporting documents which articulate MAHs suitability knowledge and skills in a compelling and coherent manner.

• Maintain systems databases and workspaces using MAHs business development tools including Word Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint and Power BI.

• Use our preferred project management methodology to coordinate end-to-end tender and bid delivery ensuring regular updates appropriate escalation and risk identification

• Contribute to MAHs bid library creating reference content and templates graphic inputs and good news stories.

• Use data in the relevant MAH reporting systems to contribute to Business Development reporting including trend and theme analysis.

• Work alongside MAHs Executives MAH team leaders and the General Manager Business Development on special projects as the need arises.

Requirements for success

• Experience in tender/grant writing in business development or a similar field with the ability to succinctly convey often complex and technical information and key messages against rigid tender requirements

• Excellent writing and analytical skills for tenders proposals reports and pitch documents.

• Clear confident communication and active listening with the ability to present information and decisions concisely.

• High accuracy and attention to detail; proven track record of meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability in project coordination research (qualitative and quantitative) data analysis and reporting.

• Ability to operate autonomously with initiative and minimal supervision while following guidelines and direction.

• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with others ensuring key stakeholders are engaged sharing information and ensuring progress changes and issues are effectively communicated.

• Understanding of the community housing/community services sector including government funding practices is desirable but not mandatory.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (Teams SharePoint)

• Familiarity with CRM systems and reporting tools (preferred).

• Undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (preferred).

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

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work every day you know youre 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

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.

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 well-being 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 we aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre 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 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

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

How to apply

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