Senior Development Manager

You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges. You are a forward thinker who will have the chance to shape and transform urban spaces, contribute to sustainable development and create vibrant, liveable communities for future generations to enjoy.

In this role, you'll join the Property Development and Divestment (PDD) team within the Property Development and Land Access Branch of the Infrastructure Projects and Engineering Division. Reporting to the Director Property Development and Divestment and supported by a team of professionals, you will deliver strategic property development initiatives across the Transport property portfolio, supporting whole-of-government priorities including housing delivery, infrastructure optimisation and land use efficiency. Specifically, you will be responsible for front end development evaluation, feasibility studies and progressing projects through to transaction readiness or inter-agency transfer.

The PDD team identifies, evaluates and progresses underutilised and surplus properties through the development lifecycle. The team ensures that property is effectively planned, developed and prepared for divestment or transfer, maximising public value and aligning transport functionality with commercial viability. This role involves the oversight of high-value and high-impact property development initiatives within a dynamic public sector environment, requiring capability in strategic planning, commercial project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead multidisciplinary internal and external teams to identify and progress development opportunities within the Transport property portfolio
• Lead feasibility assessment, planning and project scoping activities
• Lead development project management from initial concept through to divestment handover or inter-agency transfer
• Support and implement land use strategies that reflect government policy objectives
• Ensure transport operational requirements are preserved throughout all development phases
• Provide strategic input into property portfolio planning and pipeline development

This is a full-time ongoing Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1A level role.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

• Substantial experience in property development, strategic planning and feasibility within transport or infrastructure environments.
• Essential background in front-end land/property development, including: identification, planning, origination analysis and prioritisation, optioneering, assessment methods and building a pipeline of mixed-use, multi-million dollar projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of divestment principles.
• Awareness of operating within a high-profile organisation subject to media scrutiny and public interest.
• Resilient, solution-driven and value-focused with an outcomes-led, logic-based approach.
• Hands-on contributor who thrives in fast-paced environments and drives progress.
• Ability to work independently, influence diverse stakeholders and take a long-term, relationship-focused approach to achieving results.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, make informed decisions and take ownership of delivery outcomes.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills across government, industry and community settings.
• Experience in high-demand, risk-sensitive environments with competing priorities.
• Successful track record in leading property development programs aligned to strategic and policy frameworks.
• Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and supporting professional development.
• Adaptable and forward-thinking, with a strong customer focus and familiarity with matrix reporting structures.

We are a state government organisation with around 30,000 people delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter transport solutions.

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, including active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Our workforce is diverse and we welcome inclusion. For more information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for? Connect with us and apply now.

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 24th September 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE.NOEL@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work. We encourage you to apply and can arrange adjustments if needed. See our information on Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info.

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