Tender Writer

Your Side is a leading provider of support services for older people, people living with a disability, mental illness and carers. We’re a registered Aged Care Provider servicing the greater Sydney area.

For over 30 years, we have helped more than 500,000 people enjoy greater choice, independence and wellbeing. We are committed to providing the supports and services that are important to our customers and our focus is always on offering a high standard of care and service choice based on their needs so that they can enjoy life, every day.

Your Side Culture 

At Your Side, we believe work should be meaningful, rewarding, and flexible. Our workplace is supportive, inclusive, and fun! All our team members are passionate about care in the community and supporting older Australians and vulnerable people to live their best lives. Our values ensure we provide quality services that put people first – and that includes our employees.

Our vision is that every life can be a good one. 

Your Role 

We are looking for an experienced Tender Writer to join our team and support Your Side’s growth, funding and business development goals.

This role is responsible for creating persuasive, high-quality and compliant proposals to help Your Side retain existing funding and win new business. You will manage and oversee the bid process, work closely with internal subject matter experts, and develop clear and compelling tender responses that align with funder requirements.

The role will also support operational teams to define practical service delivery and operating models that complement our tendering goals and support strong implementation if bids are successful.

This role is 3 days part time permanent roles reporting directly to the Director - Growth Strategy & Product Development.

Your Responsibilities: 

In this role, you will:

• Develop tailored bid strategies to maximise proposal competitiveness and align with funder requirements

• Research funders, competitors and project requirements to develop effective win themes

• Develop business cases to support the tendering process and prioritise opportunities

• Manage end-to-end tender and grant submissions, including tracking, scheduling and meeting strict deadlines

• Produce compelling, clear and high-impact proposal content that directly addresses funder specifications

• Interview subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it into tender responses

• Work with Customer Care and operational teams to support the design of effective delivery models

• Support the transition of successful bids to relevant teams for compliant delivery

• Maintain a centralised bid library, including standard tender responses, case studies and corporate information

Your Skills and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Communications, Business, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline

• Knowledge or experience in government, aged care, disability care, health or community services would be highly regarded

• Experience in bid writing, proposal writing, tender writing or a similar role, with the ability to turn technical information into persuasive, plain English content

• Strong business acumen, including the ability to understand and explain financial and operational benefits and impacts

• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bid projects and deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading, editing and formatting skills

• Confidence working with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and confidence using digital writing or proposal tools

What We Offer

We offer a flexible, relaxed and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the community services sector.

• Purpose-driven work: Your work will directly support Your Side to secure funding and grow services that improve the lives of people in the community.

• Flexible work environment: We support flexible work arrangements, including the potential to work from home.

• Supportive team culture: Join a values-led organisation where people are committed to quality, integrity, reliability and customer focus.

• Pet-friendly office: Well-behaved pets are welcome!

D&I Statement  

Your Side is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We know our team and our organisation is stronger with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, including lived experience of the issues we work on. 

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with a disability. Applicants are welcome to access the Your Side Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2022. 

Acknowledgement Of Country 

Your Side acknowledges the Traditional custodians of this land, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and wherever we meet, we pay our respects to elders, past and present. 

Your application: 

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter, outlining how your skills and experience align with this role.

We are interviewing candidates as they come in, so apply today!

Please note, while this is a hybrid role, candidates must be able to attend the offices in Chatswood, Sydney as required. 

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact HR on ***********@yourside.org.au.  

We are handling the hiring process internally, so we request that recruitment agencies please refrain from reaching out to us.