Assistant Development Manager - Masterplanned Communities

Opportunity to progress your career in the Masterplanned Communities team in Victoria as an Assistant Development Manager.

About the Role

Apply your expertise and past skills to grow within a new role as an Assistant Development Manager as part of a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team within Stockland.

Working within an experienced team you will work within the development lifecycle and be mentored and supported through your career growth however previous experience in development would be advantageous.

Based from our Melbourne head office on Collins Street, this is a permanent full-time role, offering flexibility to balance working between the CBD office, project offices and home.

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with the Profit Centre Manager (Development Manager) to ensure the Project is scoped, designed and delivered in accordance with the business strategy, agreed vision and profitability levels
• Support strategic planning and visioning phase of the project to ensure schedule, revenue and cost objectives are met.
• Assist with developing a sales and marketing strategy to establish the whole of life business plan objectives.
• Use your business acumen to monitor the market and competitor activity to maintain competitiveness and develop a product delivery strategy appropriate for the local market.
• Engagement and management of internal and external stakeholders, including authorities.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of financial models for current and prospective projects.
• Working with the Development Manager to control and monitor development budgets and financial reporting.
• Work alongside the Development Manager with implementation of Residential ESG Strategy.
• Procurement and payment of consultants, contractors and suppliers.

About You

You are a driven and inquisitive person with the ability to ask the right questions to achieve desired outcomes. You will be a critical thinker who is curious, creative and bold. To be successful in the role you will have the following Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a related discipline with prior relevant experience in planning, construction or the development process including development or project management
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter is a must; this is an autonomous role.
• Have access to a vehicle and comfortable with travel as this role will require time spent on site and meeting with stakeholders in locations across Victoria.
• Demonstrated experience in achieving customer focused outcomes.
• Basic knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration.
• Developed stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Resilience and excellent communication skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Strong report writing skills. 

The Stockland Proposition

At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and work life-quality and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this.

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.

Due to the permanent nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date.

Apply today – Stockland – it's your place.