Assistant Department Manager

Country Land Australia creates sustainable places which unite people for a better home and future.

Our operations cover residential land sub division, build-to-rent, commercial and retail density development, we own and provide property and asset management services. With a focus on place-making and community building enterprises.

The Development line of business are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Development Manager or Junior Development Manager to join the team based in our Albert Road office South Melbourne. Reporting to the Development Director, the Assistant Development Manager will be responsible for fulfilling Development Management functions on many land projects in the pursuit of optimising margin and reducing commercial risk on projects.

This opportunity will focus on our Leakes road Rockbank and Imaroo Circuit and South Melbourne apartment projects, working to deliver the next critical stages which will include significant works such as delivery of wetlands reserve including a significant new park, construction of a new sales office sales launch of delivery of 6 stages of land subdivision and significant bulk earthworks across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for an ADM or junior DM looking to set up their future career path on these flagship development project.

**As the successful applicant, this role will see your responsibilities include**:

- Help and assist in setting up internal structures such as reporting systems, estate master and file management internal to handle company objections
- Conduct regular site visits to address safety, quality, costs, design issues etc.
- Manage the creation of the Project Brief leveraging external and internal consultants and distil brief outcomes
- Preparation of development forecasts, monitor and manage project revenue and costs in line with budgets
- Management of design process to achieve marketable and cost-effective design in accordance with brief and with a focus on implementing environmentally sustainable design initiatives
- Prepare and ensure planning and development approvals are achieved in accordance with feasibility timeframes and the Project Brief
- Oversee Tender process with consultants and provide recommendations.
- Prepare and manage legal contracts and documentation.
- Liaise with the construction/finance/project management teams during construction management stage.
- Promote a “Customer First” culture in managing construction updates and settlements etc.
- Assist the Marketing and Sales teams in preparing sales & marketing strategies, product pricing and marketing material
- Develop and maintain good relationships with local authorities, consultants and contractors, and internal/external sales agents

**As the ideal applicant you will possess**:

- Relevant qualifications in property economics, commerce, business management, construction management, Civil Engineering or related fields
- Demonstrated experience as an ADM or Junior DM with a developer or experience as an engineering consultant or landscape architect within land development highly regarded
- End to end project management, cost planning and control, procurement and contract administration
- Strategic and analytical approach with an ability to drive outcomes
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Excellent relationship development skills, ability to influence and engage with external and internal parties

**About Country Land Australia**:
Potential International scale but local at heart, we value diversity and believes that together, we’re better. Ours is a culturally safe, inclusive, open-minded workplace where everyone is empowered to be their best, challenged to grow and develop, and rewarded for their achievements.

Were looking to grow and will reward the right applicant with a good salary

**Salary**: $72,978.21 - $80,490.86 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- South Melbourne, VIC 3205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location