Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Overview Wattle Range Council is seeking expressions of interest from a suitably qualified professional to fill a vacancy on its Building Fire Safety Committee (the Committee) as a member with expertise in fire safety. About The Committee is independently established under section 157 of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and considers building fire safety matters to ensure an appropriate standard of building fire safety is achieved within the Wattle Range Council area. Objectives In carrying out its role, the Committee seeks to achieve the following objectives, in order of priority: A reasonable standard of fire safety for building occupants Minimal spread of fire and smoke An acceptable environment for firefighting operations Eligibility Applicants should have: Qualifications and experience in fire safety, such as Building Level 1 or 2 accreditation under the PDI Act Accreditation Scheme or a Fire Safety Engineer Extensive knowledge of the National Construction Code Extensive knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and associated regulations and prescribed instruments The ability to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Council which includes an ABN, public liability insurance up to the value of $20 million in any one occurrence and professional indemnity insurance up to the value of $10 million in any one claim Role Requirements Time Commitment The Committee generally meets four times a year, with meetings held in person or online. Members must attend in person for inspections. Additional meetings may be held if urgent building fire safety matters arise. Remuneration An hourly rate will be negotiated with the successful applicant. How to Apply To apply, download and complete the Building Fire Safety Committee Member Expression of Interest Form (PDF 385.8 KB). The completed form must be submitted together with a current CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience. Completed applications should be submitted to hr@wattlerange.sa.gov.au For more information and the Committee's Terms of Reference, see Wattle Range Council Building Fire Safety Committee. Enquiries Confidential enquiries about the role can be directed to Cath Loder, Council's Manager Development and Regulatory Services, on (08) 8733 0900 or council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
