senior development manager

Renewal SA

Job reference: req178

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role

Renewal SA is seeking two highly experienced and strategic Senior Development Managers to lead the delivery of distinct large scale and transformative projects in South Australia.

One role will focus on our Residential portfolio, which develops some of the state's largest master planned communities, including Playford Alive, Noarlunga, Prospect Corner, Seaton and others. While the other will take the lead at the Adelaide Station and Environs Redevelopment (ASER)-a landmark city-shaping initiative- and the nationally recognised Tonsley Innovation District, driving innovation, investment, and community outcomes.

Both positions offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of South Australia's most ambitious and high-profile developments, contributing to vibrant communities, world-class precincts, and urban renewal that will leave a lasting legacy.

As a Senior Development Manager, you will oversee projects across the full development lifecycle-from planning and design, commercial negotiations and outcomes, house design development, through to on-site delivery-while providing strategic direction, mentoring multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring successful outcomes that align with Renewal SA's bold vision for growth and prosperity.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex development projects across Residential, ASER, Tonsley and other major precincts, ensuring strategic, operational, and financial outcomes are achieved.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to deliver best-practice project outcomes across all elements of the development lifecycle.
• Work with key internal teams such as finance, sales and marketing ensuring delivery of the Project Business Plans.
• Lead, mentor, and manage multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Manage project budgets, capital expenditure, and revenue targets to drive efficiency and optimise outcomes.
  
  Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and a strong safety-first approach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving collaboration and successful project outcomes.

About You

You're a strategic and results-driven leader with extensive experience in complex project delivery. You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing competing priorities while keeping teams motivated and focused on achieving transformative outcomes.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing large and complex development projects across the full lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of guiding multi-disciplinary teams to success.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
• Strong commercial, financial, and project management acumen.
• A tertiary qualification in Property, Development, Planning, Land Economics or a related field.

About us

Our exciting portfolio of projects is growing and so is our team.

At Renewal SA, we're shaping the future of South Australia through a portfolio of significant projects, including Bowden, Southwark Grounds, Noarlunga, Seaton, Prospect and Tapangka on Franklin Street, to name a few. We are also focusing on increasing the supply of affordable and regional housing, while unlocking employment lands through industrial land releases.

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 for 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.

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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 28/10/2025.

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Applications close: 28/10/2025 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.