GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT & TENDER SPECIALIST

Call 0403 723 215

Translating technical complexity into winning tender responses across Defence, Infrastructure, Healthcare, & Engineering

 

18 years at The Australian | Shipley Associates Preferred Writer

EXPERTISE

Government Procurement & Tender Development

Specialist in complex multi-category RFPs, RFTs, and EOIs for federal, state, and local government.
Manages complete tender lifecycle from RFP analysis through submission delivery, often under tight deadlines.
Experienced in:

  • Defence sovereign capability statements
  • Evaluation criteria analysis and strategic response development
  • Safety management plans and environmental risk assessments
  • Technical writing for non-technical evaluation panels
  • Coordinating SME input under compressed timelines (2-4 weeks)
  • Compliance management across large documentation sets

Recent tender clients: Pharmhos, Campaign Edge, Janison, Mooloolah Valley Engineering, Norman Disney Young

Corporate Communications & Editing

Professional editing, copywriting, and media strategy for corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Services include:

  • Annual reports and board papers
  • Media releases and communications strategies
  • Website content and thought leadership
  • Book writing and editing
  • Proofreading and quality assurance

Government Procurement & Tender Specialist

Clear communication is crucial to business success.

Concise reports, media releases, newsletters and emails improve productivity and ensure the desired result.

Well-written and researched opinion pieces and blogs enhance reputations in thought leadership.

Easy-to-follow websites guarantee visitor satisfaction.

It all comes down to good writing.

Good writing is good editing.

If you want compelling copy, contact Halage.

We offer first-class copywriting, editing, proofreading, and media strategy.

 

CLIENTS

Government & Corporate

Government

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | NSW Enterprise,

Investment and Trade | NSW Department of Planning and Environment | TAFE NSW | Local

Government Association of NSW | NSW Department of Parliamentary Services | CSIRO (via Food

Innovation Australia Ltd)

Corporate — Energy & Resources

BHP | Santos | Centennial Coal

Corporate — Engineering & Construction

Goanna Services | Allagai | Advitech | Palmer Bruyn Surveyors | Mooloolah Valley Engineering |

Norman Disney Young

Corporate — Creative

Ancient Wisdom Writers | Campaign Edge | Essential Media | Indigenous Consulting Group | Measured Marketer | LIVMEDIA |

Purser Corporate Communications

Corporate — Technology & Healthcare

Pharmhos | Janison | Jaegersoft | Kasada

Corporate — Finance:

Macquarie Bank | Paradice Investments | Playfair Tan

Corporate — Other

Australian Wool Innovation | Hunter Water | Hunter Manufacturing Awards | Forsythes Recruitment | Branded Promotional

Products | Global Protection Services | Sydney Rum Distillery | Sharks NRL | Carter Heavy Haulage

Not-for-Profit

University of Sydney | University of Newcastle | Castle Personnel Services | Allambi Care |

CatholicCare | Got Ya Back Sista

your tender writer

CREDENTIALS
Shipley Associates Preferred Proposal Writer

Listed on global register – gold standard for bid professionals

18 Years at The Australian
Chief sub-editor and senior sub-editor – exceptional quality standards under extreme deadline pressure

30+ Years Editorial Leadership
News Corp (The Australian, Daily Telegraph), Fairfax (Sun Herald), Rural Press (Newcastle Herald, Northern Daily Leader), AAP

Government Experience
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | NSW Enterprise, Investment and Trade
TAFE NSW | CSIRO

APPROACH
Most companies have no idea what they're getting into when they respond to government procurement.
I guide you through the entire process:

  1. Evaluation criteria analysis – assess actual bid requirements
  2. Response strategy – articulate your unique value proposition
  3. SME coordination – contribute efficiently without overwhelming your team
  4. Quality assurance – establish compliance with clarity, and strategic communication
  5. Deadline delivery – maintain standards while meeting tight timelines

You focus on running your business. I focus on winning the tender.

CONTACT
Darrell Croker
Phone: 0403 723 215
Email: daccroker@gmail.com