Senior Development Manager – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Deliver High-Quality, Purpose-Driven Retirement Living Projects
At Levande, we are redefining retirement living by creating vibrant, well-designed communities where people feel connected and at home. Inspired by the Swedish words for "vivid" and "full of life," we're committed to building sustainable, thriving environments that enhance the lives of our residents.

In 2024, Levande secured a record-breaking $1.5 billion Sustainability-Linked Loan, the largest in Australia's retirement living sector, directly linking our financing terms to environmental and social targets. This supports one of the most ambitious development pipelines in the country, with major projects now underway.

We're seeking an accomplished
Senior Development Manager
to lead high-profile retirement and mixed-use development projects across South Australia.
This Adelaide-based position is offered as an 18-month max. term contract
, providing the opportunity to deliver at scale within a values-driven organisation, while shaping communities that make a genuine impact.

The Role: Lead with Purpose and Precision
Reporting to the Regional Development Manager, you will drive project profitability and delivery outcomes across the full lifecycle – from feasibility through to construction and sales. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage external partners, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership

• Drive project performance to achieve cash flow and profit return benchmarks.
• Lead feasibility analysis and financial modelling using Estate Master.
• Manage approvals, risk assessment, budgeting, reporting, and contract administration.
• Support sales and marketing strategy to achieve commercial objectives.

Project Delivery & Construction Oversight

• Ensure developments are scoped, designed, and executed to meet profitability and sustainability goals.
• Oversee consultants and contractors, ensuring WHS, environmental, and design excellence standards.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain competitiveness.

People & Stakeholder Leadership

• Mentor and develop Development Managers and Assistant Development Managers.
• Collaborate across operations, sales, marketing, and legal to ensure aligned delivery.
• Build strong, positive relationships with councils, delivery partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead with resilience and accountability, ensuring a culture of collaboration and high performance.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience delivering complex property developments (retirement, seniors living, aged care, or multi-residential highly regarded).
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing large-scale projects through construction.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage expenditure, mitigate risk, and drive returns.
• Excellent stakeholder and interpersonal skills, including direct engagement with residents and communities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in property, construction, architecture, or a related field.

Why Join Levande?
At Levande, you'll be part of a values-led organisation shaping the future of retirement living in Australia. This fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to deliver significant projects at scale, contribute to a supportive and collaborative team, and gain exposure to one of the largest development pipelines in the sector.

Apply Now
Join us in delivering projects that have purpose, scale, and lasting impact. If you're an experienced property professional ready to step into a high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you.