At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging bids and proposals with a creative team to win projects.
- Company: Join Downer, a leader in essential public services across Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, training, healthcare discounts, and more perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for everyone.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by contributing to vital infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in business or project management; strong writing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
- Downer Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Bid Writer role at
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What You'll Do
- Develop compelling technical content for bids and proposals in collaboration with subject matter experts and bid team members.
- Ensure alignment with brand, marketing, and client expectations, particularly for Government and Defence submissions.
- Contribute to win themes, messaging, and case studies, ensuring their integration into written and graphic content.
- Review submission requirements and ensure compliance with formatting, criteria, and deadlines.
- Support bid workshops, kick‑off meetings, and post‑submission content management.
- What You'll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in business, project management, procurement, or equivalent experience in a bidding environment.
- Proven experience working with technical SMEs to tailor content, with strong proficiency in MS Word and Power Point; Adobe Suite experience is desirable.
- Familiarity with Defence‑specific bids and frameworks such as ASDEFCON and MSP IWPs is advantageous.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong communication, organisation, and time‑management skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
- About Downer
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand.
From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
Why Downer?
- We pride ourselves on a high‑performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
- Training and development to support and diversify your career.
- 30% of vacancies are filled internally, providing real opportunities to advance.
- Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, savings on retail purchases, car purchases and more.
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
- What It Means to Belong at Downer
We value a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes for our clients.
- Employment Details
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Writing/Editing
- Industries: Administrative and Support Services
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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Bid Writer in Canberra employer: Downer
At Downer, we pride ourselves on fostering a high-performance culture that values diversity and inclusion, making it an exceptional place to work as a Delivery Service Supervisor. With ample opportunities for career advancement, comprehensive training programs, and a supportive work environment, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the Sydney inner city area. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our perks, including healthcare discounts and an Employee Assistance Program, ensuring you and your family are supported both personally and professionally.
