assistant development manager

Renewal SA

Job reference: req179

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Renewal SA

Job reference:

req179

Location:

RSA - Adelaide - Level 16, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 AUS

Job status:

Term Contract

Eligibility:

Open to everyone

Applications close:

17/10/2025 at 5:00 PM

About the role

Renewal SA is seeking multiple motivated and collaborative Assistant Development Managers to support the delivery of some of South Australia's most exciting and transformational projects - from the innovation hub at Lot Fourteen, to the vibrant community at Bowden, through to major projects in our Industrial and Defence team.

In these roles, you'll coordinate and implement the early stages of development opportunities and assist in managing project delivery to ensure the achievement of project goals, objectives and KPIs. Working across complex, high-profile urban renewal and strategic industrial initiatives, you'll gain invaluable experience in shaping projects that drive economic growth, community outcomes and South Australia's future industries.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to project planning, feasibility assessments and due diligence to support sound investment and delivery decisions.
• Prepare reports and track progress to monitor outcomes, identify risks and highlight opportunities.
• Assist with the management of developments from concept through to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Support stakeholder engagement and negotiations to secure positive project and community outcomes.
• Manage relationships with consultants, contractors and partners to ensure effective collaboration and performance.
• Build networks across Renewal SA, government and industry to optimise opportunities and deliver shared objectives.

About You

You're an emerging development professional who thrives on working across complex projects, values collaboration, and is motivated by achieving results that make a difference to South Australia's communities, industries and economy.

You will bring:

• Experience in property development, project coordination or a related field.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A tertiary qualification in Property, Development, Planning, Land Economics or a related field (or equivalent experience).

About us

At Renewal SA, we're shaping the future of South Australia through a portfolio of significant projects, including Bowden, the former West End Brewery, Noarlunga, Seaton, Prospect and Tapangka on Franklin Street. We are also focusing on increasing the supply of affordable and regional housing, while unlocking employment lands through industrial land releases. Renewal SA's exciting portfolio of projects is growing and so is our team.

Our main goals include creating sustainable communities, increasing the availability of affordable housing, accelerating housing supply in our regions, releasing land for industrial and commercial developments, and reducing carbon emissions to reach the government's target of net carbon zero by

With South Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolio, we're expanding our multidisciplinary team to deliver projects of state significance. Our people are highly skilled, passionate and driven by purpose.

If you are looking to make meaningful impact and contribute to the future of our state, this role could be you.

Why work for us

• Renewal SA has a thriving culture where your growth and contributions are genuinely valued.
• Work on projects that are making a difference, with the largest, and growing property portfolio, there's no shortage of variety at Renewal SA.
• Enjoy flexibility with options including hybrid working, flexible start and finish time, compressed working weeks and more.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with access to initiatives like discounted gym memberships, counselling services and medical benefits such as free vaccinations, skin checks and more.
• Keep learning and growing with a range of professional development opportunities to support your career progression.

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace

A diverse workforce helps us better reflect the communities we serve, brings various perspectives and drives innovation. If you need alternative means of communication during the application process, please let us know at

How to apply

To be part of this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply now' and complete the online application process.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close 5:00 PM 17/10/2025.

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Applications close: 17/10/2025 5:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.