AddressWe are DevelopmentWA - Western Australia’s land development agency, working on industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Our work is diverse and state-wide, developing land for sustainable communities, prosperous industries and resilient regions.
Our portfolio includes the development and management of some of WA’s most iconic residential, commercial and industrial projects both within the metropolitan area, and regional areas of our state. Significant projects include Elizabeth Quay, Alkimos, Ocean Reef Marina, the Australian Marine Complex, Subi East and East Perth Power Station.
We are committed to innovation and sustainability across all of our operations, including a plan to transition to net zero ‘scope 1 and 2’ emissions by 2025.
At DevelopmentWA our vision is “Shaping our State’s Future”, and that’s exactly what you’ll be doing by joining the team at DevelopmentWA.
To learn more about our company, or to view the current projects we are working on, visit www.developmentwa.com.au
Role Summary:
The Assistant Development Manager is responsible for assisting Senior Development Managers and Development Managers in the Regional South Team in delivering land development and property projects to achieve project and business objectives.
You will work under the guidance of the Senior Development Managers and Development Managers to help in the assembly and delivery of a wide range of land development projects in the Wheatbelt, Peel, South West and Great Southern Regions of the State.
DevelopmentWA’s portfolio of Regional projects include an exciting range of residential and mixed-use developments that create inclusive communities to address the current and future residential needs across the State.
As the Assistant Development Manager, you will assist in providing project administration assistance to Senior Development Managers and Development managers through:
- Undertaking project due diligence
- Coordinating marketing activities
- Obtaining approvals
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and engaging in consultation
- Consolidating information and providing basic analysis on data for project performance
- Monitoring of income and expenditure against agreed project plans and budgets
- Investigation of issues and/or development and implementation of initiatives
- Procurement of goods and services within established procedures
- Contributing to the development of project schedules
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Some experience or knowledge of project management, land development, property or a related industry
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analysis skills.
- Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office products.
- Negotiation skills (desirable)
- Financial management skills (desirable)
- A relevant qualification (desirable).
- Experience in an organisation with similar values and ethics to DevelopmentWA (highly desirable)
DevelopmentWA’s culture is based on a set of values that include a personal commitment to: Brilliance – Alliance – Courage – Integrity
What we offer:
As well and working on a diverse portfolio of projects, you will also enjoy a number of benefits such as:
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work
- An organisation that is committed to sustainability, including a transition to net zero carbon emissions
- Being just a minutes’ walk away from Elizabeth Quay train and bus stations, with beautiful views of Derbarl Yerrigan (we will be relocating to Mia Yellagonga Tower 2, 5 Spring Street Perth later this year)
- Study Assistance and professional development opportunities
- End-of-trip facilities
- An active social club and paid volunteering opportunities
- An agile and progressive workplace culture built on our core values of Brilliance, Alliance, Courage and Integrity
Are you ready to help shape our state’s future?
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the listed success factors and why you are suited to this opportunity by Sunday 25 February 2024.
For further information about the opportunity, please contact Patrick Smit, Manager Regional South on (08) 9482 7530.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:
At DevelopmentWA we are committed to building an inclusive workplace which promotes equity, values, diversity and provides fulfilling employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities.
We welcome all applicants from priority groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and mature age workers.
For queries regarding the recruitment process or if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment processes, please contact the People and Culture Team via email at people@developmentwa.com.au or via phone at (08) 9482 7499.
If you would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 or visit https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/jobswa#how-we-can-help
Agency CV’s will not be considered
