Nicole Jenner
Byron Bay
Summary
Experienced and outcomes-focused Bid and Grant Writing Specialist with 20+ years of success leading and delivering complex tender, grant, and proposal submissions across government and not-for-profit sectors.
I have a proven track record of securing high-value funding, with a 75% success rate across 250+ human services industry projects.
With a deep understanding of full bid lifecycle—from opportunity identification to contract execution—underpinned by experience as applicant, assessor, and funder, I am recognised for strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and exceptional writing and editing skills needed to drive business development and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
National Manager Grants Bids and Tenders
Aruma Services
09.2024 - Current
- Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
- Collaborated with business development managers in partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones.
- Identified profitable business leads and built pipeline of prospective customers.
- Provided analytical rationale to identify, develop and implement activities within allocated account base.
- Complied with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services.
- Identified staff requirements and worked with human resource department to initiate recruitment and training processes.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency by conducting thorough process analysis and optimization.
- Championed best practices in project management, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Trained and mentored junior staff members, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Actively participated in industry events to maintain current market knowledge, representing the organization as a thought leader among peers.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Tender, Proposal & Strategy Coordinator
Aruma Services
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Led successful submissions across national tenders and grants, contributing to strategic growth of Employment Services portfolio.
- Developed and managed end-to-end bid processes including content development, legal review, stakeholder coordination, and submission.
- Created standardised tools and templates to support quality and efficiency in bid responses.
- Maintained grant registers and implemented tracking systems to monitor win rates and strategic alignment.
- Conducted ROI and impact assessments to strengthen value proposition in social enterprise proposals.
- Supported ISO and certification documentation to align with compliance and growth objectives.
- Key Achievements: Strengthened Aruma’s bidding infrastructure through new systems and protocols. Maintained 100% on-time submission record for major funding rounds.
Grant Writer
One Vision
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Secured new multi-agency grants that expanded program operations by 30%.
- Monitored implementation of funded projects and developed milestone, acquittal, and compliance reports.
- Drafted strategic, risk, and planning documents aligned with funding requirements.
- Built strong relationships with government stakeholders to position future funding pipelines.
- Maintained compliance with funder requirements by diligently monitoring project progress and submitting timely reports.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Streamlined the grant application process by creating templates and tools for consistent proposal content.
- Improved grant management efficiency by implementing a tracking system for submission deadlines, reporting requirements, and award amounts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in grant writing and philanthropy trends.
Project Officer – Gender & Youth (Consultant)
Adam Smith International
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Contributed written analysis and operational advice to a multi-agency proposal for a Gender Inclusion program across Laos and Cambodia.
Various Roles
World Bank
07.2009 - 05.2015
- Authored successful federal grant applications including $2M for GBV support services and $1M for economic research in East Asia.
- Oversaw implementation of awarded programs including procurement, finance acquittals, and independent audits.
- Prepared milestone reports, budget monitoring, and donor communications across a multi-government grant portfolio.
- Provided reporting and administrative support for the Pacific Regional Infrastructure Fund.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Master of Human Rights -
Curtin University
Perth, WABachelor of Aid and Community Development -
Murdoch University
Perth, WA09.2015
Accreditation Certificate - Behavioural Psychology
Harcourt Institute
Skills
- Bid & Grant Writing (Gov & NFP)
- Tender Strategy & Compliance
- Project Design & Acquittal
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Strategic Proposal Development
- Procurement & Contract Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis
- Microsoft Suite (eg, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Loop, Planner Etc) Management
- Data-driven decision making
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
National Manager Grants Bids and Tenders
Aruma Services
09.2024 - Current
Tender, Proposal & Strategy Coordinator
Aruma Services
09.2021 - 09.2024
Grant Writer
One Vision
05.2019 - 09.2021
Project Officer – Gender & Youth (Consultant)
Adam Smith International
07.2015 - 09.2015
Various Roles
World Bank
07.2009 - 05.2015
Accreditation Certificate - Behavioural Psychology
Harcourt Institute
Master of Human Rights -
Curtin University
Bachelor of Aid and Community Development -
Murdoch University
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