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Free Freelance Proposal Template (Australia)

A professional freelance proposal template built for Australian freelancers. Download it free, or use our AI generator to create a custom proposal in 90 seconds.

What makes a winning proposal?

A freelance proposal is your first impression — and often the deciding factor in whether you win the project. The best proposals don't just list your services; they demonstrate that you understand the client's specific problem and have a clear plan to solve it.

Australian clients, in particular, respond well to proposals that are direct, professional, and clearly structured. Avoid generic templates that could apply to any freelancer — specificity wins.

Every strong proposal includes: a personalised intro that shows you've read the brief, your specific approach to their project, clear deliverables and timeline, transparent pricing in AUD, and a clear call to action.

Key sections to include

1
Introduction
Reference the specific brief. Show you've done your research.
2
Your approach
Walk through how you'd tackle the project, step by step.
3
Deliverables
List exactly what you'll deliver. Be specific to avoid scope creep.
4
Timeline
Give week-by-week milestones. Clients love clarity.
5
Investment
State your fee clearly in AUD. Add GST if registered.
6
Call to action
Tell them exactly what to do next (reply, sign, call).

Free Proposal Template

freelance-proposal-template.txt
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Prepared for: [Client Name]
Prepared by: [Your Name] — Freelance Web Designer

Dear [Client],

Thank you for considering me for your website redesign project. After reviewing your brief, I'm confident I can deliver a modern, conversion-focused website that represents your brand and drives real business results.

MY APPROACH
I'll start with a discovery session to understand your goals, target audience, and competitive landscape. From this I'll create wireframes for your review before moving into design and development.

DELIVERABLES
• Custom website design (up to 8 pages)
• Mobile-responsive development
• Basic SEO setup and meta tags
• Contact form integration
• 2 rounds of revisions included

TIMELINE
Week 1–2: Discovery & wireframes
Week 3–4: Design mockups
Week 5–6: Development
Week 7: Review & launch

INVESTMENT
Design & Development: $4,500 AUD (ex GST)
Payment: 50% upfront, 50% on launch
Ongoing maintenance available at $200/month

I look forward to bringing your vision to life. Please review this proposal and let me know if you'd like to discuss further.

Kind regards,
[Your Name]
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