Portfolio Development Manager

The Business
With over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton is Australia’s leading owner and operator of retirement living communities. Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive - not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.
Keyton Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- A supportive, friendly and flexible work environment
- Hybrid working environment - opportunity to work from home
- 4x Wellbeing Days (one per quarter). That’s almost an additional week off in addition to your annual leave
- Fitness Passport for you and your family
- Reward & recognition services
- Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
- Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
- Be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and making a difference

About the Role
At Keyton, we’re redefining retirement living through thoughtful, sustainable development. As a Portfolio Development Manager, you’ll help develop the long-term portfolio asset strategy and lead the full lifecycle of capital expenditure projects within our existing villages. These projects enhance and renew our communities, ensuring they remain vibrant, future-ready, and aligned with resident needs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead capital expenditure projects within existing villages
- Conduct due diligence, market analysis, and feasibility assessments
- Shape place creation in collaboration with architects and project managers
- Evaluate risks, funding structures, and commercial viability
- Develop long term asset renewal plans
- Participate in acquisition and divestment initiatives to support our growth strategy.
- Oversee development briefs and master plans
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Lead go-to-market strategy including pricing, launch, and procurement
- Deliver projects to benchmark standards, safely and sustainably
- Lead handover to the operations team and lead post-project reviews

About You
- Proven experience in property development, ideally in residential or retirement living
- Experience managing capital works or renewal projects within existing communities - ideal
- Strong commercial, financial, and project management skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities
- Passionate about creating inclusive, future-ready communities
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and satisfaction
- Familiarity with sustainability and safety standards in development

What do we do?
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our customers but importantly for our employees.
We do this through creating safe, secure, and connected independent living communities where residents have the choice and opportunity to pursue active and social lifestyles, close to essential amenities and services.
We may have a new name and brand, but we are not new to the sector. Keyton holds an ideal market position with an estimated growth from 13,500 to 20,000 retirement living residences. Join our team and support our growth as the nation's premier creator, owner, and operator of vibrant purpose-built communities for independent seniors.
We are passionate about what we do - and we are always leading with heart.
It's time to unlock your future with Keyton.
**Please note**: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining.