Technical Bid Writer

TechnologyOne Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise software company in Melbourne is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Bid Writer. This role involves producing clear and compelling responses for formal bids, working closely with various teams to ensure high-quality submissions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing skills and be familiar with bid processes. This position offers a full-time commitment and is part of a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Remote and hybrid working options

Enhanced annual leave

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Health cash plan

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing technical content in a bid or proposal environment.
• Ability to interpret and respond to functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with bid processes and public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, compelling, and technically accurate bid responses.
• Develop well-structured written responses tailored to client specifications.
• Liaise with sales and technical teams to gather necessary content.

Skills

Writing technical content

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Bid management tools (e.g. Loopio)

Job description

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We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly skilled Technical Bid Writer to join our team. In this role, you will produce clear, compelling, and technically accurate responses to functional and technical requirements as part of formal bids, tenders, and proposals. You will work closely with subject‑matter experts, solution architects, and sales teams to ensure high‑quality submissions that align with client needs and organisational capabilities.

What you'll be doing…

Bid Response Development

• Interpret and analyse functional and technical requirements from RFIs, RFPs, ITTs, and other tender documentation.
• Develop accurate, persuasive, and well‑structured written responses tailored to client specifications and scoring criteria.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, customer‑focused content.
• Liaise with sales, presales and product teams to gather technical content.
• Ensure timely delivery of responses in line with bid schedules and deadlines.
• Participate in bid kick‑off meetings, review sessions, and submission planning.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with client instructions, formatting, and quality standards.
• Contribute to internal content libraries and knowledge bases to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Assist in editing and proofreading functional and non‑functional sections for grammar, clarity, and accuracy.
• Analyse feedback from past bids to refine content and improve win rates.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, client expectations, and competitive positioning.
• Proven experience writing technical content in a bid or proposal environment within a Local Government context.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and respond to functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with bid processes, public sector procurement, or frameworks like G‑Cloud, APUC and CCS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other standard office applications.
• Knowledge of structured bid methodologies (e.g., APMP, Shipley).
• Experience with bid management tools (e.g. Loopio).

Why Join us?

TechnologyOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us deliver on our mission to better our community. If you meet several of the requirements (and not all), we still encourage you to submit your application.

We pride ourselves on providing our people with earned recognition through talent mapping and career progression, competitive salaries and a supportive tribe environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Remote and hybrid working options as standard
• Enhanced annual leave offering
• Up to 1 week of additional leave via our Purchase Leave program
• 4× salary life assurance (standard – can be upgraded via flex‑bens)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Health cash plan funded by the business (standard – can be upgraded via flex‑bens)
• £1,000 per annum spend within our benefits platform
• Company Days and off‑site team building days
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Enhanced Sickness absence pay
• A structured Career framework development scheme for personal development and career progression
• Access to our industry‑leading Employee Share Plan

Who we are…

TechnologyOne (ASX: TNE) is Australia's largest enterprise software company and one of Australia's top 100 ASX‑listed companies, with locations across six countries. We provide a global SaaS ERP solution that transforms business and makes life simple for our customers. Our deeply integrated enterprise SaaS solution is available on any device, anywhere and anytime and is incredibly easy to use. Over 1,200 leading corporations, government agencies, local councils and universities are powered by our software.

For more than 36 years, we have been providing our customers with enterprise software that evolves and adapts to new and emerging technologies, allowing them to focus on their business and not technology.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Software Development and Technology, Information and Internet