54 Reasons Bid Specialist

Be the driving force behind our biggest tenders and bids. Own the process. Write with clarity. Land it on time. 

You’ll be the engine room — bringing momentum, structure and relentless follow‑through across major tenders. You’ll coordinate the moving parts, craft compelling bids, and win us the funding that creates systemic impact for children and young people. 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 high‑value 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 deep expertise in government tenders, grants and structured bid processes. You’re highly organised, calm under pressure and relentlessly 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 ready to level up in your career and own this work for us.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience (at least 3-5 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: 

• A competitive salary based 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.

Applications Close: Monday April 20, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Bid Specialist

For more information about this position, please contact Andrew Tangas, Business Development Manager on people.culture@savethechildren.org.au 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 people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. 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 people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.