Bids & Proposals Writer

As the Bids & Proposals Writer, you will work in Service Stream’s Corporate division with the Business Development team and be responsible for developing high-quality, compelling and persuasive work winning content and associated written materials. Your expertise in written communication, research, and strategic thinking will be essential in delivering high-quality, consistent messaging, and bid specific content to support bids and proposal submissions, and new business opportunities across Service Stream. In this newly created role, you can be based in Melbourne or Sydney with a mix of working from the office or from home. Service Stream’s office locations include Collins St, Melbourne CBD in Vic, and Chatswood or North Sydney in NSW

Nature of position:  Permanent, Full Time (Hybrid)

Location:  Flexible - Melbourne, VIC or Sydney, NSW

Reporting Line:Bids & Proposal Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and enrichment of content quality management of the company wide work winning bid library
• Source information from across the business to develop customised and standardised written content for use in bids and proposals
• Develop new written content and customise pre-existing content and templates to create tailored bid responses
• Write and edit persuasive, compelling, and accurate content for tender responses, presentations and capability documents ensuring all information is accurate, relevant, well-structured, and aligned with our client’s requirements
• Work closely with corporate support teams and operational teams to gather information and understand project requirements
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and easily understandable language and recommend graphics to be developed
• Support the ongoing drive to refine and improve the efficiency of bids and proposals processes and the quality of submissions across Service Stream

About You:

• 3+ years demonstrated experience in bid writing or similar discipline. 
• Experience working for an essential services infrastructure contractor/provider or within a large professional organisation.
• Experience in a Bids & Proposals team setting or business development and working with operational groups.
• Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint

About Us:

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base. Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities. Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.