Development Manager

We have an opportunity for a Development Manager to join the Master Planned Communities Development team in Qld.

The Opportunity - About the Role

Aura is one of Australia's largest Masterplanned communities. Aura is a six-star Green Star certified development that integrates residential, retail, logistics, educational, and recreational spaces. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and community, Aura features extensive green spaces, conservation areas, and modern infrastructure to support long-term growth and liability.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the Development Manager role is responsible for leadership in developing and driving the project strategy including formation of the project vision, significant stakeholder relationship management, leadership of the full end to end project delivery plan, with commercial acumen at the forefront. This role is based from our Sunshine Coast office in Baringa.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Develop and maintain financial models for both current and prospective projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Sustainability Leadership: Implement the Residential Sustainability Policy at the project level, promoting environmental stewardship.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain robust working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management: Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring meticulous execution of all phases.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends and cultivate strategic relationships.

To be successful in this role you will have the following attributes, qualifications and experience:

• Collaborative Team Member/ Leader: Demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary teams with a collaborative and adaptive approach.
• Project Management Expertise: Proficiency in project planning, cost management, and risk assessment.
• Development Management Proficiency: Track record in development management, particularly ideally within greenfield residential land or similar sector.
• Stakeholder Management Skills: Exceptional ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial insight with significant experience in forecasting and financial management.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Focused on utilising customer insights to inform decision-making processes.
• Self-Motivated and Results-Oriented: Driven by results with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Educational Qualifications: Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, providing a solid academic foundation

The Stockland Proposition

At Stockland, our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.

Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this. So, we are highly committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can thrive.

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits, including free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, wellbeing and financial services products

Apply today – Stockland – a better way to live

Due to the permanent nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting