Bid Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 reasons operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers in various regions, including remote areas and capital cities. The organization emphasizes the importance of the child's voice and aims to create systemic impact for children and young people through its programs and support services.

Job Overview:
In this full-time permanent role, the Bid Specialist will be a crucial part of the Strategy and Partnerships team in Melbourne, with options for hybrid or remote work arrangements. The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate and draft high-value government and institutional tenders, ensuring that submissions are clear, compelling, and submitted on time. The Bid Specialist will drive structured bid processes, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with diverse internal stakeholders to create lasting change for children everywhere. This role is designed for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of bringing order to complexity while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Bid Specialist will be responsible for owning the coordination and drafting of high-value tenders, turning complex service and technical inputs into clear submissions. Key duties include driving structured bid processes to keep teams aligned and focused, ensuring compliance and accuracy in bids, and leading efforts to capture, review, and improve the approach to new business opportunities. The role requires exceptional writing and editing skills tailored for government and institutional audiences, as well as the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities effectively. The Bid Specialist will also be expected to build trust with internal stakeholders and help teams deliver their best work when it counts.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have demonstrated experience of at least 3-5 years in coordinating or drafting complex tenders or funding submissions. Exceptional writing and editing skills are essential, particularly for government and institutional audiences. The ideal candidate should possess strong systems thinking capabilities and be comfortable working with structured processes and timelines. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines is crucial, along with a collaborative and proactive approach to working with diverse internal stakeholders.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in fields related to business, communications, or public administration may be beneficial for this role, given the nature of the work involved in drafting tenders and managing bids.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in coordinating or drafting complex tenders or funding submissions. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to handle high-value bids and navigate the intricacies of government and institutional funding processes effectively.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential due to the nature of the writing and editing required for government and institutional audiences. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time permanent role, and the organization offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home or from one of their state offices. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check, and the organization adheres to child safeguarding policies. The role offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, along with full salary packaging benefits and support for workplace wellness.