Development Manager - Residential

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Manager to join Stockland’s Masterplanned Communities development team in Perth.

The Opportunity - About the Role

Reporting into the Senior Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to work across our Perth Masterplanned Communities portfolio.

This role will work on multiple built form projects at different stages of the development cycle. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for leadership in developing and driving the project strategy, with safety and commercial acuity at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster cross-divisional collaboration to maximise overall profitability by leveraging Stockland’s mixed-use capabilities.
• New growth of the built form team in Perth
• Work with the project teams to improve the customer experience along the customer journey and ensure professional and timely management of customer issues.
• Manage the strategy and implementation of various aspects of the sales and marketing process
• Promote and role model Stockland's continued commitment to and leadership in sustainability and support the delivery of a community and environmental shared value proposition
• Continually monitor market and competitor activity in relation to the direction and performance of the project, implementing product changes in conjunction with members of the cross functional project team when applicable to maintain competitiveness
• Develop a team culture that delivers high value-add outputs and an environment where people excel.
• Empower, lead and coach/ mentor junior team members and members of other teams to build their engagement, capabilities and knowledge to effectively deliver required outcomes
• Proactively Identify the key business risks and initiate risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all HSE processes are properly implemented within the area of responsibility.
• Actively manage all aspects of Project launch and delivery, inclusive but not limited to:
• Design and planning submissions and approvals
• Coordination of project launch
• Leading various aspects of the marketing and sales process.
• Developing and delivering on project vision
• Awarding, managing and administering contracts
• Reporting, budgeting, risk assessment, monthly reviews and cash flow management

About You

• Degree qualified in a related discipline
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams with an adaptive leadership style that is collaborative
• Solid background in residential development (town houses specifically)
• Proven experience in the construction/ delivery phase of residential development.
• Project, planning, cost and risk management expertise
• Development industry knowledge and expertise
• Exceptional stakeholder’s management and influencing skills
• Commercial acumen and significant forecasting and financial management
• Customer centric, focus on data analytics and insights to inform decision making
• Self-motivated and results focussed

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.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland’s preferred agency panel to *******@stockland.com.au