Development Manager

Introduction:

Landcom is the NSW Government’s land and property development organisation. We are a State Owned Corporation working with government and the private and not-for-profit sectors to deliver exemplary housing projects that provide social and economic benefits to the people of NSW.

Landcom helps the NSW Government achieve its urban management objectives by taking a lead role in improving the supply, diversity and affordability of new housing.

Our mission is to create more affordable and sustainable communities. We are guided by our values to embrace challenge to deliver outcomes, excel through strong relationships and bring an enterprising spirit.

Description:

About The Opportunity

Due to business growth, Landcom have multiple Permanent opportunities available for Development Manager's (DM) to join our Development Team.

As a Development Manager at Landcom, you will work alongside your Development Director, supporting our Senior Development Managers and broader project team, to drive the successful development of new thriving, sustainable, walkable and connected communities across New South Wales, which may include project areas including; Glenfield, Sydney Metro North-West, Claymore, Airds, and/or Edmondson Park.

The DM is responsible for:

• managing aspects of the delivery for one or more designated development projects, including acquisition, masterplanning, rezoning, construction, sales, marketing and financial control.
• Preparing briefs, review tenders and appoint, direct and manage consultants and contractors to specific projects within delegated authority limits.
• In conjunction with the Senior Development Manager’s, monitor and influence the progress of rezonings, planning approvals, Development Control Plans, VPAs and WIKAs and Environment Protection measures.
• Delivering financial returns and meet project milestones for specific development projects, in accordance with the current Statement of Corporate Intent.
• Demonstrating innovation and deliver high quality project outcomes.
• Prepare project reporting requirements
  
  
  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on creating a great place to live, and influence best practise urban design, affordable housing, diverse housing and sustainability.

To succeed in this role, the successful applicant will require relevant technical skills, and will also need to be proactive, bring a can-do attitude and demonstrate a keen interest in providing solutions to enable Landcom to achieve its objectives.

Please note that this role will be based out of our Parramatta Head Office and will require regular travel to other relevant work sites as required.

About You

Ideally you will have the following experience:

• Managing development projects including approvals and project works to ensure agreed outcomes
• Engaging and managing consultants and contractors, including preparing briefs and tenders, reviewing and assessing tenders, and contract and performance management to deliver land or property development projects
• Managing project management processes and governance frameworks to monitor a project’s performance
• Reporting against performance metrics for land and property development projects, including financial feasibility models, project programs and other agreed project strategies, plans and outcomes
• Experience working with a range of professionals, technical disciplines and key stakeholders, including state and local government
• Strong communication skills including problem solving, negotiation, presentation, dispute resolution and influencing
• Tertiary qualifications in architecture, engineering, project management, construction, property or related areas
  
  
  

What Do We Offer

There are plenty of reasons why you’ll love working at Landcom, including:

• Opportunities to be a part of an organisation creating a legacy of sustainable places for future communities;
• Being surrounded by like-minded people who are great at what they do and are passionate about making a difference;
• Be part of a broader purpose that benefits our cities and state;
• Delivering outcomes within a culture of strong leadership and clear organisational direction; and
• Access to a diverse range of career development opportunities.
• Landcom also offers a supportive culture that includes flexible working arrangements and access to a range of Health & Employee Wellness programs.
  
  
  

At Landcom we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace creates a positive working environment that is welcoming, safe and inclusive where all employees can fully contribute to do their best work to create more affordable and sustainable communities. We are committed to accessibility and flexibility in the workplace and encourage applications from a diverse range of people. If this seems like the right opportunity for you, we look forward to receiving your application.