Junior Bid Writer

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Junior Bid Writer to join our Service Stream Chatswood team! The key responsibilities for this role are intrinsically linked to the ongoing development of AI tools to support the development of our work winning proposals. This role will support the work undertaken by subject matter experts (SME) in the completion of compelling, winning solutions to tenders.

If you are an avid writer, have a keen eye for detail, and ready to get your career started, apply with us today!

Graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Bid Preparation:

• Review tender documentation and identify key evaluation criteria and source relevant information from internal and external sources to provide SME with key information to assist in the development of a winning strategy

Content Development:

• Use AI tools to develop response templates based on the tender requirements
• Collaborate with SME to review and update draft responses with the relevant technical and operational information to document the finalised winning solution
• Review responses to ensure that solutions and benefits are detailed in clear, concise, and easily understandable language.
• Check that all information is relevant, well-structured, and aligned with the tender requirements

Proposal Coordination:

• Support the maintenance of a central repository of bid-related documents, templates, and past responses for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Support quality assurance reviews to ensure the bid is error-free, coherent, and effectively communicates the organisation's value proposition
• Ensure compliance with all tender requirements, including formatting guidelines, submission instructions, and contractual obligations

Relationship Building:

• Collaborate closely with internal teams and our supply chain to gather accurate and up-to-date information for bid development
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and timely responses to queries related to bid submissions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and clarification sessions to gain a deeper understanding of client requirements and foster strong relationships

About You:

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to structure information clearly and concisely
• Ability to read and understand technical and operational documentation
• High attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and templates precisely
• Demonstrated interest in, and confidence using, AI tools for writing, research, develop response templates and develop first draft responses
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills, particularly under deadline pressure
• Experience working in a team setting and with different discipline groups
• Experience using document management systems, SharePoint, or bid libraries (desirable)
• Experience working for a Transport Infrastructure Services contractor or provider (desirable)
• Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Publishing, Business, Commerce or a related discipline (desirable)

About Us:

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

How to apply:
Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications must be received by our system however if you reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at [email protected].