About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise. 

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role

We are looking for a Writer to join our high-performing Proposals team. This is a key role in our national team, where you'll work cross-functionally to write and coordinate content for proposals for some of the most interesting and high-value projects around the country. You'll join a close-knit and supportive national team of Proposal Managers, Coordinators, Graphics and Writers, primarily working on Buildings, Road, Rail, Defence and Resources tenders.

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled writer and editor, have exceptional attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Some of our most valued team members have come from interesting and diverse personal and professional backgrounds. CVs that show a background in proposal writing in construction and professional services are welcomed, as will CVs from other fields that demonstrate broad writing experience, organisational ability and people skills. Please outline your relevant skills and experience in your cover letter. 

This position can be located in any of our major offices, with flexible work arrangements available.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and developing written content for proposals, providing consistency and accuracy and clearly articulated themes and strategies
• Coordinating and reviewing content from contributors and technical experts
• Editing, proofreading and reviewing documents
• Providing advice and guidance on improving quality, language and outcomes
• Contributing to the content library

 About You

• Exceptional writing, editing, grammar and proofreading skills
• Ability to edit and distil complex and technical information into easy-to-read content. Exposure to writing content for the Defence sector will be well regarded, but is not essential.
• A strategic thinker with the confidence and competence to analyse and challenge content
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised and able to prioritise and manage your time and workload in a deadline-driven environment
• A highly collaborative team player, able to forge strong and effective relationships across the business
• Flexible, adaptable and results-driven with a can-do attitude
• Proficient in MS Office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic self-starter with a passion for writing and content development to join a close-knit Proposals team where you'll be supported to succeed in your role.  

About our team

Part of a national Clients & Markets team, we lead best practice in work-winning activities such as EOIs, RFPs, presentations, collateral and more. We are best known for cultivating a collaborative culture among bid teams, engineers and project partners. We are an engaged and supportive team, ensuring our proposal process is as rewarding as possible.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, and 2024. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.