Development Manager

About the business

As a leading Australian property developer, our mission is to build residential communities our customers are proud to call home. From large master-planned house and land communities to inner-city apartment projects, our developments offer premium lifestyles that positively impact every aspect of our customers' lives. Our focus on providing quality contemporary homes set amongst vibrant and inclusive communities drives every part of our business. Our exceptional homes have broad appeal to first-home buyers, families, downsizers and investors, with quality built into every detail.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager - Projects NSW, the Development Manager will be involved in the development of a masterplanned community. The project includes elements of residential, commercial, enterprise, mixed-use and community-use land.

This person will be responsible for assigned project(s) and providing direction to all internal and external stakeholders throughout the life-cycle of the development, including:

• Development master planning
• Statutory approvals (e.g. DA, CC, authority approvals, etc.)
• Financial and cash-flow management
• Design development
• Construction
• Registration and settlement

The role requires an understanding of Risland’s principles and objectives and ensuring these are embodied within the developments themselves and form part of the delivery process. 

The Development Manager ensures the delivery of assigned developments within the parameters established at board approval. This will require the implementation of all established procedures and the implementation of any project specific execution plans. This person will take on the responsibility for the commercial outcomes/performance and be able to manage and report risks and provide acceptable mitigation strategies for each development.

Skills and experience

This person must be competent with feasibility management and cost control throughout the development lifecycle and have a good understanding of property development software such as Estate Master. 

• Maintain and implement project/development execution plans
• Understanding of the planning process regarding masterplanned communities and subdivision projects.
• Competent with feasibility management and cost control throughout the development lifecycle.
• Manage and report risks, as well as provide acceptable mitigation strategies
• Identify opportunities for value improvement beyond pure project delivery.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the property industry, 3 years of which were spent in a property development role.
• NSW market knowledge and land subdivision experience.
• With relevant tertiary qualifications in either property development or a relevant business degree.

Only applicants with existing rights to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

Risland is an equal-opportunity employer. We focus on diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect.