Identify and research government and private tender and grant opportunities. Prepare, coordinate, and submit high-quality, compliant applications while maintaining company capability documentation.
This is a remote position.
JOB TITLE: Tenders and Grants Application Specialist
TYPE: Full time; 40 hours per week. 8 hours per day
RATE: 10-12 AUD/ Hr.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Tenders and Grants Application Specialist to identify, prepare, coordinate, and submit high-quality tender, bid, and grant applications. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure submissions are accurate, compliant, competitive, and delivered within strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify relevant government, private, and public-sector tender and grant opportunities.
- Review tender documentation, grant guidelines, and eligibility requirements.
- Coordinate with internal departments to gather required information and supporting documents.
- Prepare compelling, accurate, and compliant tender responses and grant applications.
- Develop project plans and submission timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
- Write, edit, and proofread application content to a high professional standard.
- Maintain a library of company capability statements, policies, certifications, case studies, and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with clients, funding bodies, government agencies, and procurement officers when required.
- Ensure all submissions comply with procurement regulations and grant requirements.
- Track submitted applications and maintain records of outcomes, feedback, and reporting requirements.
- Monitor upcoming opportunities and maintain a tender and grants pipeline.
- Assist with post-award documentation, reporting, and compliance obligations.
- Continuously improve submission processes and documentation.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience preparing tenders, bids, grant applications, or procurement submissions.
- Excellent written English with strong business writing skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong research and analytical abilities.
- Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Highly organized with strong document management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to interpret complex tender documentation and funding guidelines.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.
- Experience with Australian Government tender portals (e.g., AusTender), state procurement portals, or grant funding platforms.
- Experience using CRM, document management systems, or procurement software.
- Understanding of government procurement processes and compliance requirements.