Are you a passionate grant or tender writer looking to help generate positive change in the community? Are you looking to join a team that is committed to supporting innovative practice and service delivery? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of one of Australia’s leading agencies in Domestic Violence practise as a Grant and Tender Writing Partner.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Grant and Tender Writer to join our team that is committed to supporting innovative practice and service delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting high-quality tender proposals to secure funding and contracts in a competitive tender environment. The Grant and Tender Writing Partner will work closely with various programs to ensure that proposals align with Communicare’s strategic directions.

In this role your Key Responsibilities will be:

• Research and Analysis: Identify and analyse tender opportunities from government agencies, non-profit organisations, and other funding bodies.
• Proposal Writing: Develop compelling and persuasive tender proposals, ensuring clarity, coherence, and compliance with tender requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with program managers, finance, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights for proposals.
• Project Management: Manage the end-to-end tender process, including timelines, submission requirements, and post-submission follow-ups.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all tender submissions, feedback, and outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Review and edit proposals to ensure they meet high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Compliance: Ensure all proposals comply with organisational policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

This position will be offered on a fixed term full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight.

Who Are We?

Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services has continued to flourish. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.

We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve.

While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Everyone is welcome, Doing what we say, Above and beyond and Stronger together– remain at the very heart of everything we do.

This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of tender writing, grant writing, or a similar role, preferably in the social services sector with proven success track record
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organised.
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of the social services sector, including key issues, trends, and funding landscape.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
• Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
• Unrestricted drivers’ licence
• Working With Children Check

What we can offer you

• Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
• Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Paid parental leave policy
• Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents
• Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria.

White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community.

Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.

Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.