Technical Writer

Location
Melbourne VIC
 
Benefits
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Employee assistance program
 
Full job description
We currently have an opportunity for a Technical Writer. Join our Business Operations team and play a key role in shaping high-quality written content for strategic bids and proposals. Reporting to the Head of Submissions, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

Develop compelling technical content for bids and proposals in collaboration with subject matter experts and bid team members.
Ensure alignment with brand, marketing, and client expectations, particularly for Government and Defence submissions.
Contribute to win themes, messaging, and case studies, and ensure their integration into written and graphic content.
Review submission requirements and ensure compliance with formatting, criteria, and deadlines.
Support bid workshops, kick-off meetings, and post-submission content management.
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary qualifications in business, project management, procurement, or equivalent experience in a bidding environment.
Proven experience working with technical SMEs to tailor content, with strong proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint; Adobe Suite experience is desirable.
Familiarity with Defence-specific bids and frameworks such as ASDEFCON and MSP IWPs is advantageous.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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