About this role
Based in our Melbourne CBD offices, Downer are looking for a Bid Writer & Coordinator to play a critical role in supporting our Airports & Specialised Pavements team in preparing high quality, on time tender proposals. You’ll be instrumental in driving success by ensuring our bid documents are polished, persuasive and strategically aligned with client needs.
KEY TASKS
- Assist in the preparation and submission of winning tenders and proposals.
- Work closely with internal teams to gather and structure bid content.
- Maintain and develop a library of bid content, case studies and marketing material.
- Coordinate approval processes and ensure seamless communication between stakeholders.
- Liaise with clients when required to manage bid-related documents.
ABOUT YOU
- Experience preparing high-quality proposals for the construction and/or civil infrastructure industry.
- Skilled in managing end-to-end proposal submissions, ensuring every requirement is met and aligned with client evaluation criteria.
- Strong technical writing skills coupled with the proven ability to peer review documents for grammar, content and style of writing.
- Ability to transform complex, technical content into clear, user-friendly documents that are easy to navigate and engaging to read.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office Suite and document management systems like SharePoint.
- A team player with a passion for the industry and a drive to win bids.
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
- Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.
- Be part of an industry-leading company committed to safety, innovation and operational excellence.
- Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.
To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Other facts
About Downer
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
What you'll do
- Assist in the preparation and submission of winning tenders and proposals while coordinating approval processes. Work closely with internal teams to gather and structure bid content, ensuring documents are polished and aligned with client needs.
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