DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – PROPERTY | AGED CARE & COMMUNITY PROJECTS

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a respected not-for-profit organisation with a strong legacy of delivering vital services across all stages of life. With a forward-thinking and values-driven approach, they are shaping places and communities that support the wellbeing of people across NSW and the ACT. Their property development team plays a key role in delivering socially impactful, high-quality built environments.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This Sydney-based Development Manager role offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of community-focused property development projects. You’ll oversee the full project lifecycle, delivering outcomes aligned with the organisation’s mission to drive positive change. Projects include aged care, retirement living and other complex social infrastructure assets, with end-to-end accountability from feasibility to handover.

DUTIES

• Lead a portfolio of complex development projects, including vertical and multi-staged builds
• Manage the full project lifecycle: feasibility, master planning, rezoning, approvals, procurement, design, delivery and commissioning
• Build and maintain robust financial models and business cases
• Oversee consultant and construction teams to ensure project success
• Navigate statutory planning requirements and governance processes
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and manage risks across all phases of development
• Deliver accurate and insightful reporting to senior leadership

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree qualified in Property, Project Management or a related field
• 7+ years of experience managing end-to-end development projects, ideally in aged care, retirement living, residential, or health
• Proven ability to deliver multiple complex projects with values of $40M+
• Strong financial modelling, feasibility, and risk management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership experience in managing consultant teams and internal stakeholders
• Passion for community outcomes and socially driven development
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications and/or membership of relevant industry bodies

CULTURE
Our client offers a collaborative, inclusive and values-led culture where people are empowered to lead, innovate and grow. Their work is underpinned by purpose, social impact, and professional integrity, and they offer a dynamic, flexible environment that supports career development and work-life balance.

BENEFITS

• Up to $210k base + super + up to $18,550 in tax-free salary packaging
• Flexible work arrangements
• Exclusive employee rewards and wellbeing programs
• High-impact projects and long-term pipeline
• Career development under strong and supportive leadership

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link or reach out directly to Geoff Montague for a confidential discussion.