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Challenger Services Group is seeking a Part-Time Bid Writer to shape winning tender submissions from Port Melbourne, three days a week, onsite. You'll partner with sales, operations and subject matter experts to craft tailored, persuasive content for government tenders and national multi-service bids, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery while building Challenger’s bid library for continuous improvement. This role rewards strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and a commercial mindset, with opportunities to influence growth across Australia and enjoy work-life balance. To apply, demonstrate concrete bid wins or improvements in your resume, include samples or a portfolio, tailor your cover letter to Challenger’s values Own It Back Each Other Give it a Go, and show how you collaborate cross-functionally, manage multiple deadlines, and leverage bid management tools.

Bid Writer (Part Time)

Shape Winning Proposals. Influence Growth. Tell the Story That Wins.

Permanent Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week | Port Melbourne

At Challenger Services Group, every successful tender is an opportunity to build long-term partnerships with some of Australia's most recognised organisations.

We're looking for an exceptional Bid Writer to join our team three days per week, helping us develop compelling, client-focused tender submissions that win new business and strengthen long-term partnerships.

This is far more than a writing role. You'll work alongside sales leaders, operational experts, and subject matter specialists to develop winning strategies and produce high-quality submissions that support Challenger's continued national growth.

If you're naturally curious, commercially minded and enjoy bringing together people, ideas, and strategy to create outstanding proposals, we'd love to hear from you.

About Challenger Services Group

Challenger Services Group delivers cleaning, security, hospitality and specialist maintenance services for large and complex facilities across Australia. We create safe, clean, and protected environments that allow our clients to operate with confidence

With a national footprint, thousands of employees and a diverse client portfolio spanning commercial property, education, healthcare, aged care, aviation, retail and corporate sectors, Challenger has built a reputation for reliability, consistency, and long-term client partnerships.

At Challenger, we believe success is built on strong partnerships, accountable delivery and people who take pride in what they do. Our values of Own It, Back Each Other and Give it a Go guide how we work together and how we support our clients every day.

About the Role

Reporting to the senior bid writer, you'll play an important role in producing persuasive, client-focused tender submissions that showcase Challenger's capability, innovation, and value proposition.

Working three days per week, you'll partner with operational leaders, sales teams and subject matter experts to coordinate tender responses, develop tailored content, and deliver high-quality submissions across a diverse portfolio of opportunities.

This role offers exposure to strategic government tenders, national service contracts, and complex multi-service bids, while providing the flexibility of part-time employment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop high-quality, tailored bid and tender responses that clearly articulate Challenger's capability and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, sales teams, and subject matter experts to develop winning submission strategies.
• Translate complex operational information into clear, compelling, and customer-focused content.
• Coordinate the collection and review of information to ensure submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
• Research clients, competitors, and market trends to strengthen bid strategies.
• Maintain and enhance the bid knowledge library, templates, and supporting content.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Challenger's bid capability.
• Manage multiple submissions while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.

About You

You'll be an experienced bid professional who understands that successful tenders require strategic thinking, collaboration, and exceptional communication.

You'll also bring:

• Previous experience preparing successful bids, tenders, or proposals.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong project coordination and time management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability.
• Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and bid management systems.
• Qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why Join Challenger?

• Permanent part-time position (3 days per week) offering genuine work-life balance.
• Work on high-profile bids across a diverse range of industries and national clients.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping Challenger's continued growth.
• Enjoy autonomy while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
• Modern offices located in Port Melbourne.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A supportive culture where people are trusted, recognised, and encouraged to contribute new ideas.

Ready to Help Us Win?

If you're passionate about developing high-quality submissions and are looking for a flexible role where your work has a genuine commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a business that's raising the standard of service delivery across Australia.

Learn more about Challenger Services Group at www.csgroup.com.au

Challenger Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.