AddressAbout Us
At Development Victoria, we’re passionate about making Victoria a great place to be. We create vibrant places across our state, through diverse and strategic property development and urban renewal projects. As the Victorian Government’s development arm, we revitalise iconic public buildings, create important cultural and recreational facilities and repurpose public land, for all Victorians.
We also build great homes and communities where people and business can thrive, catering for different budgets, lifestyles, and people - designed to be sustainable and affordable.
Job DescriptionThe Role
We are seeking a talented Development Director to take a leadership role on Precinct projects as directed, including the Ballarat West Employment Zone, executing development strategies aligned with organisational and government objectives. As the Development Director, you will oversee financial viability, project management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and innovation initiatives.
Core Accountabilities
Financial Viability and Commercial Success:
- Negotiate project outcomes with partners and government agencies.
- Manage project inputs and budgets effectively.
- Direct project staff, consultants, and contractors.
Project Management:
- Coordinate project resources for successful delivery.
- Implement prudent management practices.
- Prepare and monitor detailed development programs and reports.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Develop structured communication strategies.
- Collaborate in community engagement and marketing efforts.
People Management and Team Leadership:
- Promote corporate goals and values within the team.
- Provide exemplary leadership and support.
- Set vision, goals, and ensure personal development for team members.
Strategy and Innovation:
- Lead continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior management on strategic plans.
- Set strategic development plans and assess business practices.
About You
- Tertiary degree or higher qualification in property, design, engineering, construction, planning, valuations, or related fields.
- Extensive and broad ranging experience in the management of projects (desirable minimum of 10 - 12 years).
- Extensive experience in the leadership of multidisciplinary teams including the development and performance of people and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
- Demonstrated experience in the effective planning and implementation of urban renewal projects
- Technical experience in planning and development, infrastructure, property and commercial environments
- Proven technical, financial, commercial, risk and contract management expertise and demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate issues and provide effective solutions at senior levels within the public or private sectors.
Employee Benefits
- We drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly.
- Professional development opportunities available including;
- Study support
- Mentoring programs
- Opportunity to participate in cross functional working groups that drive diversity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives.
- Novated leasing
- Purchase leave
- Paid parental leave
- Technology salary sacrifice
- Employee referral bonuses
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP and mental health and wellbeing leave
- Access to group life & group salary continuance insurance
- Modern onsite facilities
Application Process
- Please apply via our careers page linked to this advertisement, applications will not be accepted via email.
- Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made.
- At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application.
Application Deadline:
Please submit your application by 17/03/2024. Applications received after this date may not be considered.
We respectfully request no agency approaches. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business.
