Tender and Grant Writer - Community Services

_{01st September, 2026}

Six-week contract | 3-4 days per week | Parramatta and flexible remote working | Immediate start

Be Recruitment is seeking an experienced Tender and Grant Writer to support a well-established community services organisation with an upcoming Department of Social Services funding submission.

Much of the content and supporting information is already in place; however, additional expertise and capacity are needed to shape, strengthen and complete a compelling submission.

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for an experienced consultant, someone between roles or a professional seeking flexible part-time contract work.

The opportunity
Working closely with key stakeholders, you will:

• Review the tender requirements and existing submission material
• Develop clear, persuasive and evidence-based responses
• Ensure the submission addresses all DSS criteria and service requirements
• Draw together program information, outcomes, data and supporting evidence
• Identify content gaps and work with stakeholders to gather the required information
• Provide a fresh perspective on the structure, messaging and overall approach
• Support the completion and lodgement of the submission through GrantConnect
• Manage competing inputs and deadlines to keep the submission on track

About you
You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience writing successful government tenders, grants or funding submissions
• A strong understanding of the community, family or human services sector
• Ideally experience with DSS-funded programs or family relationship services
• Familiarity with GrantConnect and government procurement processes
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to quickly understand complex service information and translate it into compelling responses
• Availability to commence immediately and commit for approximately six weeks

Contract details

• Initial six-week contract, commencing as soon as possible
• Approximately three to four days per week
• Some initial onsite work in Parramatta
• Flexibility to work from home, with the potential to work remotely once established
• Engagement through Be Recruitment on an hourly, timesheet basis
• Hourly rate negotiable based on experience

To express your interest, please submit your CV along with a brief overview of your relevant tender-writing experience, availability, and preferred hourly rate.