Be the driving force behind our tenders, grants and bids. Lead the process. Write with clarity. Land it on time.

You'll be the engine room - bringing momentum, structure and follow‑through across our tenders. You'll coordinate the moving parts, craft compelling bids, and win us the funding that creates systemic impact for children and young people. We're here to back you - we'll support you to build your capability on high‑value government tenders, deepen your knowledge in the child and youth space, and accelerate your career in business development. Join our high‑achieving, low‑ego team that brings the good vibes while shifting the dial on issues that matter.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time permanent role, you'll work as a part of our Strategy and Partnerships team in Melbourne (hybrid or remote arrangements welcome) to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

You will make a difference by:

• Owning the coordination and drafting of government and institutional tenders
• Turning complex service and technical inputs into clear, compelling submissions
• Driving structured bid processes that keep teams aligned, focused and on track
• Ensuring bids are compliant, accurate and submitted on time, every time
• Leading how we capture, review and continuously improve our approach to new business opportunities.

A place to feel valued:

You're our engine room. You bring expertise in government tenders, grants or structured bid processes. You're highly organised, calm under pressure and detail‑oriented - someone who brings order to complexity and follows things through. You build trust quickly with internal stakeholders, chase inputs with confidence, and help teams deliver their best work when it counts. You're keen to level up in your career and lead this work for us.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience (at least 2-5 years) coordinating or drafting complex tenders or funding submissions
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for government and institutional audiences
• Strong systems thinking and comfort working with structured processes and timelines
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines

• A collaborative, proactive approach to working with diverse internal stakeholders

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• $95,000-$105,000 base per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, plus super and full salary packaging benefits (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
• Flexible working, including the ability to work from home or from one of our state offices. We're all about making sure you feel supported and comfortable to do your best work.
• Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development - we're super committed to supporting you towards your career ambitions.
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that's what you want!).

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

We encourage early applications, as we review candidates on a rolling basis and may move forward with suitable applicants prior to the closing date.

Position Description: Bid Specialist (also attached below).

For more information about this position, please contact Andrew Tangas, Business Development Manager on [email protected] using the subject line: 54 Reasons Bid Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected]. We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.