Development Manager

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Hays | Property Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Your new company

This privately owned property development group has been creating vibrant, sustainable communities across Australia for over 35 years. With a strong presence in the ACT, Queensland, and expanding interests in NSW and Victoria, the company is known for delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use developments that integrate housing diversity, public amenities, and green spaces.

The business currently manages a pipeline of over 3,000 dwellings across multiple active projects, with a diversified land bank exceeding 1,000 hectares. It has delivered over 19,000 dwellings to date, representing more than $2.7 billion in revenue.

Your new role

The Development Manager will be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of residential and mixed-use developments from acquisition through to completion. This includes managing feasibility, design, approvals, construction interface, and sales strategy. The role requires a commercially astute leader with strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the full development lifecycle, including feasibility analysis, design coordination, planning approvals, and delivery.
  • Liaise with councils, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant project progression.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial models. Monitor performance and implement cost-control strategies.
  • Support land acquisition and rezoning initiatives, including industrial and residential land in growth corridors.
  • Collaborate with internal and external sales teams to develop and execute sales strategies, including pricing and promotional campaigns.
  • Identify and mitigate risks across planning, construction, and market conditions. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience in property development, project management, or construction delivery.
  • Strong understanding of planning processes, feasibility studies, and development finance.
  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate approval pathways.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Property, Construction, Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
  • Experience in residential land subdivision and/or mixed-use development is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work with a well-established developer with a strong pipeline and diversified land bank.
  • Collaborative and agile team environment with a focus on innovation and community impact.
  • Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
  • Career progression opportunities across development, acquisitions, and strategy.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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