AddressMAKE IT AMAZING
At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.
As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.
Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.
As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.
Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.
We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.
About the role
This role is a 6-month parental leave cover.
If you are interested in joining the team responsible for building the future of the gateway to Australia, then you may be interested in working as our Development Manager, Commercial. The Development Manager is a strategic, and collaborative leader, responsible for the full project lifecycle. You will have accountability for leading a team of stakeholders in identifying, creating, and delivering a major project/ a range of projects and reporting to senior management.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
Take project accountability for leading a team of stakeholders in identifying, creating and delivering a range of projects across the airport. This will include:
- Preparation and ongoing management business cases and obtaining internal approvals Preparation of funding requirements to progress opportunities
- Identification of development opportunities, risks and barriers to creation and delivery
- Develop strategies to maximise returns and minimise risk
- Project cost planning, supervision & management of budgets, claims & payments
- Manage the Project Control Group process
- Present to senior executives and manage stakeholder approval processes
- Management of project team to ensure workstream alignment
- Identification of problems and opportunities in order to define project requirements
- Coordination of stakeholder outputs into a project brief and set of requirements
- Oversee WHS management process required for the development
- Oversee quality control and handover management
About you
The evolution of the development function at SYD is shifting towards a more front-end focus. As a seasoned professional, you'll thrive in coordinating diverse workstreams, crafting compelling papers, and expertly navigating projects through the approval process. In this capacity, the Development Manager assumes a pivotal role in sculpting the future trajectory of Sydney Airport.
To achieve success, you will likely enjoy cross team collaboration and an eye for solving complex challenges, have a relevant tertiary degree combined with a strong history of Development Management experience throughout project lifecycle and across multiple projects.
What we offer
To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.
How you can apply
For further details please click “Apply Now” or visit our website: www.sydneyairport.com.au under Corporate > Join Us > Job Opportunities.
Making Sydney proud every day
SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. You must hold Australian working rights as this position is not supported by a visa sponsorship program.
