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We are proud to be recognized amongst the top 9 best places to work in Australia for large‑scale employers. Qube Bulk provides complete mine‑to‑market and mine resupply solutions, offering a range of mine, road, rail, storage, port and ship services. With operations ranging from capital cities to regional towns and remote locations, Qube Bulk has over 3,000 employees.
Role Overview
Based at our Perth office, the Bid Writer plays a critical role in the formulation and delivery of high‑quality, winning tender responses and proposals for Qube's Bulk and Qube Holdings Limited (QHL) divisions. Working collaboratively with business development, commercial, technical, and operational teams, the writer translates technical solutions and commercial strategies into client‑focused narratives that articulate Qube's value proposition and win themes.
What We Offer
* Permanent full‑time role
* Competitive salary + super
* Ongoing development opportunities for career growth
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and manage the end‑to‑end bid response process, from Expression of Interest (EOI) through to Request for Tender (RFT), negotiation, contract award, and post‑submission review.
* Produce professionally written, persuasive proposal and presentation content that succinctly communicates Qube's competitive advantages, win themes, and alignment with client requirements.
* Lead the development of bid strategy in collaboration with the Bid Team and relevant business units, including facilitation of bid/no‑bid decisions, storyboarding, and review cycles.
* Maintain and continuously improve the central bid collateral library (capability statements, case studies, resumes, graphics, etc.) to ensure up‑to‑date and reusable content.
* Partner with technical, operational, and solutions design teams to fully understand proposed scopes and translate complex technical information into clear, client‑oriented language.
* Ensure all submissions exceed client evaluation criteria, are compliant, professionally presented, and delivered on time.
* Manage the final production, compilation, and timely lodgement of submission documents via client portals or other required channels.
* Conduct structured win/loss reviews and capture detailed client feedback to continuously refine bid strategies, content, and processes.
* Update and develop key marketing collateral used in tender responses as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Tender Writer, or similar role within logistics, transport, construction, mining services, or professional services environments (essential).
* Proven track record of producing successful, high‑scoring tender responses for multi‑million‑dollar opportunities.
* Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related discipline (highly desirable).
* Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat skills; experience with InDesign or similar an advantage.
* Familiarity with tender portals (e.g., TenderLink, VendorPanel, Ariba, Coupa) and bid management software/tools highly regarded.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
If you would like the opportunity to join one of the fastest‑growing ports, transport and logistics companies in Australia, please click the "Apply" button below or email our recruitment team at .
At Qube we value diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We empower our people to deliver exceptional results for our customers every day and pride ourselves in offering a safe and inclusive workplace.
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