Bid Writer - 12 Month Fixed Term

About the Role
Ventia is currently seeking a Bid Writer to support their Defence & Social Infrastructure (D&SI) business. This is a Fixed-term engagement until May 2025. This is a unique opportunity for a highly-skilled Bid Writer to create persuasive writing solutions for some of the highest profile projects in our industry, working with a team of industry experts. You will be passionate about developing high-quality bid response documents, and ideally have a competitive streak and a desire to create compelling documents that win new clients.
 

Reporting to the Submissions Team Manager, the successful applicant will be working on large and complex tenders as part of the D&SI Pre-Contracts team in our Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane offices.
 

Ventia’s Defence and Social Infrastructure (D&SI) provides maintenance and support services to clients operating across Defence, Social Infrastructure (Education, Social Housing, Justice and Health), Local Government and Critical Infrastructure.
 

Responsibilities of the Bid Writer:
 

• Review and understand client documentation and requirements of EOIs, ROIs, RFPs and RFTs.
• Work collaboratively with Bid Managers and SMEs to develop compelling responses that clearly articulate the solution, value propositions and win themes.
• Work collaboratively with SMEs to understand technical and complex concepts and solutions to develop responses that are clear, concise and easy to read.
• Adhere to review and approval schedules for assigned deliverables.
• Create content for award submissions, corporate IP, promotion material and knowledge management.
• Be responsible for fully understanding all tender conditions, scope documents and returnable requirements – including all interdependencies.
   

About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a highly-skilled Bid Writer ideally within a large organisation accompanied with the following:
 

• Experience working on large, complex bid teams for contracts that have a scope of $20 Million upwards
• Strong technical writing and copyediting skills with meticulous attention to detail
• A passion for delivering persuasive and engaging responses that align to clients’ requirements whilst clearly and concisely articulating winning themes and value propositions.
• Highly self-motivated with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced analytical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to perform in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and grammar/citation guidelines.
• ASDEFCON tendering experience (highly desirable)
• Desirable to have broad sector experience (desirable)

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
 

What We Offer You
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.
 

How to Apply
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Position Reference Number: 157131