Proposal Writer

Accepting expressions of interest (for offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth)

6 Month fixed-term contract

Join a global organisation

Compass Group is a world leader in catering and support services, employing more than 500,000 people across 45 countries who serve over 5 billion meals every year and is recognised as a top ten employer worldwide. Our Australian business employs approximately 12,000 people nationally who work across 600 locations.

A Day in the Life

An exciting opportunity for a Proposal Writer in our growing business, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders in developing compelling proposals that reflect the key messages of our customer focussed and competitive operational solutions. Working with Business Development team, you will have a clear understanding of our client’s requirements and key win themes, the ability and expertise to create written content which clearly articulates winning solutions and be a team player ready to join a progressive and exciting business.

Your main focus will be on the written and editorial aspects of bids, working closely with SMEs to write technical content and deliver a compelling and compliant solution for our clients. We are keen to hear from you if you have proven experience in a similar writing and bid environment and enjoy working with multiple stakeholders and in a team environment.

Key Duties

Understanding key client drivers and associated bid strategies and articulating the solution in clear, concise, and compelling response, supported by evidence

Liaise with business development, operational teams, SMEs, and other key stakeholders to plan and storyboard solutions 

Creation of written content including technical responses for complex tender submissions

Coordinate the review of completed tenders to ensure quality, management of risk and compliance with company requirements

Meet deadlines and quality expectations in document preparation and proposal submission

Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The Person

Excellent writing skills including the ability to generate technical, persuasive, and creative writing techniques as needed

Proposal writing and co-ordination experience within contract catering and soft services industry an advantage but not compulsory

An ability to multi-task and have an eye for detail, quality, and presentation standards

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Highly developed interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders (internal & external) with the ability to interface credibly with peers

Knowledge and experience in the overall Microsoft suite

Why work with Compass?

Compass Group is an organisation that’s proud of its great people. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement. Recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs including service and safety awards, team event days, site-based benefits, and company discounts.

We embrace equal opportunity and promote diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, men and women of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and People with Disability to apply.