Bid Writer (Melbourne)

Bid Writer (Melbourne)

11 Nov
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Convergint Australia
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Melbourne

11 Nov

Convergint Australia

Melbourne

Build a career where values meet worldwide opportunity.
Job Description: Convergint is looking for an enthusiastic Bid & Proposal Writer to join our amazing culture.
The Bid & Proposal Writer plays a key role in developing clear, persuasive and compliant proposals and submissions to support our Oceania sales business.
Who You Are You are customer-focused with excellent written communication, critical thinking and information-synthesis skills.
You have strong attention to detail, enjoy working collaboratively with different teams and can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
You are proactive, adaptable and confident engaging with subject matter experts to develop compelling customer-focused submissions.
What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience" This is a bid and proposal writing role focused on developing clear, persuasive and compliant proposals, tenders, RFIs, RFQs, EOIs, prequalification submissions and customer presentations.
You will work closely with the sales team and subject matter experts across Pre-Sales, Engineering, Estimating, Operations and Service to turn customer requirements and approved information into compelling submissions.
You will own response content, structure, editorial quality and submission readiness, allowing Sales and technical teams to focus on customers, solutions and revenue growth.
The role
Write and tailor executive summaries, value propositions, solution narratives, methodologies, capability statements and customer presentations
Develop persuasive responses focused on customer priorities, evaluation criteria, business outcomes, risk reduction, value and differentiators
Edit and proofread content for clarity, consistency, tone, structure and factual accuracy
Conduct structured interviews and liaise with Pre-Sales, Engineering, Estimating, Operations, Service and other subject matter experts to capture the information needed for responses
Translate complex technical and operational information into clear customer language without changing the approved meaning
Identify gaps, unclear statements or unsupported claims and obtain clarification from the accountable owner
Analyse customer requirements, evaluation criteria, mandatory returnables and submission instructions
Use compliance matrices to ensure every question is answered completely and in the required format
Identify assumptions, departures, missing information or approval requirements and elevate them early
Coordinate response inputs, internal review dates and submission milestones across multiple concurrent opportunities,



escalating delays or resource constraints early
Prepare and assemble professional proposal documents and presentations using approved Convergint templates and brand standards
Check consistency across written responses, technical schedules, pricing, drawings, appendices and supporting evidence
Support structured reviews and complete final editorial and response-quality checks before submission
Use approved Convergint AI tools to accelerate analysis, drafting, editing and quality review, validating all outputs before use
Maintain reusable proposal content, case studies, project references, CVs, certifications and customer-specific responses
Protect customer, commercial and security-sensitive information by using approved systems and data-handling practices
Develop repeat, recurring, novated and established-customer submissions using approved content and previous responses where appropriate
Minimise repeat requests to Sales and technical teams by identifying only the information that is new or has changed
Support clarifications, presentations and post-bid reviews and capture useful content and lessons for future pursuits
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required
Take care of your own health and safety and ensure your acts or omissions do not adversely impact the safety of others
Comply with all reasonable safe work policies, procedures and instructions, participate in risk management activities and report hazards, near misses and incidents within the required timeframe
What you'll need
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
Related degree or higher education qualification desirable
Demonstrated experience writing tenders, bids, proposals or other complex business responses
Exceptional business writing, editing and document-structuring capability for executive and technical audiences
Experience interpreting customer requirements and technical or commercial information and converting it into persuasive responses
Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint capability
Experience using SharePoint, Smartsheet, CRM or document-management systems




Practical experience using generative AI or writing-assistance tools with strong verification and confidentiality discipline
Experience in electronic security, audiovisual, ICT, data centres, critical infrastructure, construction, engineering, technology or complex services is highly desirable
Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across sales, operations and service teams
Customer-focused with excellent written communication, critical thinking and information-synthesis skills
Strong interviewing, questioning and technical-translation capability
Exceptional attention to detail, quality control and compliance discipline
Ability to influence and constructively challenge subject matter experts without direct authority
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritise effectively and elevate issues early
High professional judgement, integrity, discretion, collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement
Shows initiative, engages in proactive behaviours and looks for opportunities
Very adaptable, responds effectively to changes in situation or information and can influence others and build consensus using valuable written and verbal communication skills
Private Security Individual Registration Work Environment
The position is primarily office-based and may operate in a hybrid environment.
The role supports multiple concurrent pursuits and requires flexibility, disciplined planning and effective communication.
Occasional customer briefings, workshops, site visits or submission-related meetings may be required.
Convergint is committed to a culture of Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Employment may be subject to reference checks and other pre-employment screening relevant to the role.
By applying for this position, you consent to the collection and handling of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Culture first since day one.
From a single vision in **** to a global community of colleagues today, Convergint's story is defined by people, purpose, and progress.
Every milestone reflects our belief that when we put people first, extraordinary things happen.
What began as a values-driven mission has grown into a worldwide commitment to service, innovation, and partnership that continues to shape our future.
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📌 Bid Writer (Melbourne)
🏢 Convergint Australia
📍 Melbourne

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