Assistant Development Manager

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Development Victoria

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Property

Reference: 531
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time**About us**

At Development Victoria we’re passionate about making Victoria a great place to be.

We create vibrant places across our state, through diverse and strategic property development and urban renewal projects.

As the Victorian Government’s development arm, we revitalise iconic public buildings, create important cultural and recreational facilities and repurpose public land, for all Victorians.

We also build great homes and communities where people and business can thrive, catering for different budgets, lifestyles and people - designed to be sustainable and affordable.

We help create a better Victoria.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Development Manager to join our Regional Delivery & Commercial Delivery team at Development Victoria.

Our Portfolio of projects includes the delivery of the Fitzroy Gasworks Build to Rent and Social Housing Towers, BWEZ Industrial Precinct, and the Bendigo Gov Hub.

**About the role**

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Development Manager to support the delivery of several large-scale commercial and residential development projects. Reporting to a team of experienced development professionals, you will be a major contributor to all phases of the project lifecycle. A key to success in this role will be your excellent time management skills, proactive approach and desire to take charge of the project tasks that you are responsible for.

We offer you the opportunity to work with our delivery teams to gain skills and experience in the following.
- Working on DVs own development projects, exposure to property development, design development, stakeholder management and construction delivery
- Work with experienced team members to who have experience in project management, development and delivering design excellence.
- Exposure to projects with aspirational sustainability goals and delivery innovation such as build to rent
- Involved in varied and interesting project focused task

As an Assistant Development Manager, your key accountabilities will include:

- Contributing to the development, management and delivery of project strategies.
- Preparation and administration of procurement processes for engaging planning, design and civil works contractors and consultants.
- Supporting the team with a range of contractual and financial activities, including the preparation and management of contracts, invoice processing and project budgets.
- Assisting with the preparation of project, consultant and contractor agreements that are aligned to the project strategy.
- Preparation and formatting of internal and outgoing correspondence, including but not limited to: board papers, agendas, minutes, memos and other project documentation as required.
- Arranging and participating in project meetings, Project Steering Groups and stakeholder forums.
- Regular liaison with contractors, consultants and authorities such as local Council officers.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**About you**

Ideally you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in property development, construction, civil or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in a property related role.
- Prior experience in dealing with engineering and design consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Experience in project administration including meeting coordination, preparing reports and processing invoices and contracts.
- Exposure to the preparation and analysis of financial feasibility studies, budgeting and cost monitoring.
- Intermediate use of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) and Adobe Pro, or PDF-based programs.
- Strong time-management skills with an ability to work concurrently across a number of tasks or projects whilst ensuring deadlines are met and milestones are achieved.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of service authority requirements and Government processes is an advantage.

**Our Culture**

Our culture is one of collaboration and positive contribution, suited to energetic and engaging team players who can readily adapt to changing priorities, and bring a service-oriented approach.

We actively encourage sharing of knowledge and best practice across our teams. We respect and value every individual’s talents and contribution, in order to harness these strengths to collectively achieve the kind of results we can all be proud of.

Development Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making employment-related decisions without bias or discrimination.

**Does this sound like you?