Our client is a privately owned property group with over two decades of experience delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use projects across Sydney. With a strong pipeline exceeding $1.8 billion in development value and a proven track record of over 1,200 apartments and 40,000 sqm of commercial GFA, the group is dedicated to creating vibrant communities and exceptional living environments.

The Opportunity
As Development Manager, you will take ownership of projects end to end but with a strong focus on delivery initially, driving outcomes that align with SLA’s vision for quality, community, and long-term value creation. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio spanning residential, mixed-use, and build-to-rent projects, playing a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of Sydney’s urban communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consultant teams to achieve design excellence while ensuring commercial and planning objectives are met.
• Oversee feasibility analysis, budgets, and cashflows to ensure projects meet financial targets.
• Coordinate DA, CC, and other authority approvals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review design and plans, provide feedback on plans to the external consultants
• Coordinating design, tendering for and managing contractors, providing technical direction and ensuring projects are delivered within pre-determined limits of time, cost and quality

About You

• 6+ years’ experience in property development, ideally across residential or mixed-use projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects from planning through to completion.
• Experience delivering complex, large scale projects.
• Excellent understanding of the NSW planning framework and approval processes.

Why Join

• Join a trusted, family-owned developer with a strong reputation and significant project pipeline.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values initiative, design quality, and community impact.
• Be part of a growing business with opportunities to take ownership and influence future projects.

For more information, please contact Tamara Lecky-Thompson at [email protected] or 0451017255