Assistant Development Manager

$400- $600 per day + Super
- 6 month contract
- Sydney CBD

**Assistant Development Manager | Up to $666 per day incl super | 6 Month Contract**
- $400- $600 per day + Super
- 6 month contract
- Sydney CBD

**About the Company**

This NSW government agency is a major service provider that strives to deliver a more consistent and efficient experience within the government.

**About the team**

You will have the opportunity to help embed a highly collaborative, commercial and agile culture. As they continue to expand, you will be part of the growth strategy and as such the position offers a meaningful opportunity to progress your career, expand your development and leadership capability in a growing,

dynamic, can-do environment.

**About the Role**

The team are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement and project management skills to be part of this driven and diverse team to fulfil the role of Assistant Development Manager.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist with the development, scoping, definition, and approvals required to initiate projects or programs and work with private sector proponents to effectively achieve agreed quality deliverables and value.
- Drive the ongoing management of general property related matters, including lease administration, reviewing expenditure against budgets, facilitating contract executions and negotiations, monitoring tenant arrears, monthly reporting, annual budgets and outgoing reconciliations.
- Drive the identified capital works to improve the retail portfolio, including business cases, budget and program.
- Work with agency to identify an annual divestment of land parcels to be included in the budget and drive the outcome to ensure the budget is achieved.
- Working proactively with our partners and appointed agents to resolve tenant related issues quickly and effectively, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the maintenance requirements of the assets within the portfolio.
- Effectively balance and produce project deliverables and objectives across multiple stages on multiple projects.
- Set and monitor procurement activities including formulation of services briefs, tender and contract documentation, assessment and management supported by the teams’ procurement and commercial managers.
- Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Assist the Development Managers with issuing purchase orders and set up shopping carts for consultant engagements, in line with relevant procurement processes.
- Review and manage lease-related documentation (leases, bank guarantee’s, insurance certificates)
- Lead and oversee processes to monitor compliance with legislation, policy, governance, and process requirements, and implement robust due diligence processes, legal processes and risk management strategies promoting the highest standards of probity.
- Set, review and assist in managing detailed project budgets, forecast cash flows, cost control, managing variations, mitigation strategies and accurate timely reporting

**About you**
- Proven knowledge of the principles of property, urban renewal and feasibility evaluation, relating to large scale multi-disciplinary programs or projects.
- Previous experience in commercial property industry is essential
- Demonstrated tenant account reconciliation and administration experience are highly desirable.
- Thorough understanding of the relevant planning system and controls and can seek and obtain required development approvals
- Understanding of place creation, design management, and significant experience in project management.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to priorities work effectively ensuring deadlines are achieved on time and within scope
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and confidence in liaising with people at all levels.
- Tertiary qualifications in Real Estate, Property Economics, Property, Property Management or Asset Management. Thorough market knowledge and understanding of the residential housing and commercial development markets, including competing development projects

**Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People**
- 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
- Get paid weekly.
- Offer Insurances for ABN Contractors
- Consistent communication & transparency
- Detailed onboarding & support

**0483 907 068.