Bid Writer (Remote)

Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand.

Our Facility Management business unit partners with our valued clients to deliver a comprehensive range of asset and facilities management from small repair work to managing large-scale facilities and infrastructure networks. Working across multiple industry sectors, we make a vital contribution to government, businesses and the lives of individuals.

Programmed’s purpose is to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Bid Writer to contribute to high value and strategic bid opportunities for our Facility Management business unit in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting directly to the Manager of Bid Development, and based at our Collins Street office in Docklands, this permanent full-time position provides the opportunity to put your creativity and communications skills to work as we pursue new opportunities and markets.

Leveraging your strong bid writing and tender response experience, your key responsibilities will be:

• Actively contributing to winning key contracts in Australia and New Zealand, supporting the end-to-end bid development process
• Contributing to tender response development and adding value throughout the process
• Being creative in solution development and articulation
• Engaging with stakeholders during all tender stages to deliver a professional outcome
• Building and maintaining relationships to add value through the tender phase.

Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:

• Attractive remuneration.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives, gym membership discounts and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts and perks with retailers, gyms, insurers, banks and more.
• Hybrid working model – We work flexibly from both our Docklands office and home.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have experience creating compelling bid and tender responses in complex business environments, ideally with a delivery provider of asset management, operations and/or maintenance services; however, this is not essential. You will excel at engaging with people to develop outstanding written content. With a proven ability to meet deadlines, you will work effectively with a diverse group of capable and dedicated professionals across a complex organisation. Your outstanding written communication skills will enable you to articulate solutions compellingly, connecting content and winning themes to your audience.

Additionally, You Will Demonstrate And Possess The Following

• Outstanding written communication skills fine-tuned through writing a range of tenders
• A track record of working confidently with stakeholders from all levels, including operations personnel and business leaders
• The confidence and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility, including a willingness to jump in as required to help out the team
• Cultural alignment with our core values: Safety Leadership, Care & Empathy, Customer Service, and Diversity, Inclusion & Equality.

Work With Us

When you work with the bid development team at Programmed, your experience and voice matter. Most importantly, you’ll be joining a truly high-performance team. We value a supportive environment from the top down and we work as one. We pull together when needed, we recognise great contributions, and we share successes just as we do the hurdles that we face.

Submit your application today and join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers, and great communities.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.