Development Manager Wa

Join us and share our Vision:

‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia. 

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders. 

Attention Architects looking for a change.  This is a perfect opportunity to combine your skills and experience doing meaningful work that will make a huge positive difference to communities in providing safe, quality, affordable housing for disadvantaged people!

Based in WA the Development Manager is responsible for identifying suitable housing development opportunities for Housing Choices WA target areas of operation, undertaking feasibility studies to ensure financial, environmental, and social sustainability. In addition this position will also manage the implementation of projects including preliminary works and oversee all aspects of the process from design to successful handover.  The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience in delivering strategic development for projects considering the broader development environment, and innovative funding, joint venture and partner offers. As well as review planning proposals and be able to secure future development opportunities

You must have an in-depth understanding, gained through experience, of grants, EOIs, report writing, feasibility studies, heritage, and other studies, to be able to deliver to large-scale growth projects.  We are therefore seeking a Development Manager who can understand design, procurement, scope of works, the planning and delivery phases of development programmes as well as be commercial astute.

We are seeking someone who naturally combines a strong business and accountability ethos with a deep commitment to our vision and mission.   You must have sound technical skills and knowledge combined with a collaborative and flexible partnering style and strong commitment to our vision and mission. 

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About You:

• Technical knowledge of Development, Building and Construction processes and projects
• Experience in the management and delivery of a range of complex, large-scale projects.
• Experience in business development and identifying funding sources to support development opportunities
• Experience in preparing project reports and tender documents 
• Manage the design and process of projects, including architectural and engineering design and facilitating and assessing relevant cost estimates.
• An understanding of a projects full lifecycle within the commercial sector in medium to large scale projects
• Commercial Project Management experience including systematic assessment, development, monitoring and review of projects, consultant inputs, with significant focus on planning and delivery of built form and community outcomes.  
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills and experience in liaising with consultants and stakeholders to develop design briefs, costings and submissions to local government town planners.
• Facilitate as necessary community consultation with respect to proposed projects.
• Influence and Negotiation skills – the ability to influence and effectively negotiate with clients/stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.  
• Experience in administering construction contracts with successful contractors following tender evaluation and manage delivery across the design and build phases
• High level conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external 
• Drive the implementation of quality control measures to ensure that the quality of project plans and proposals are of the highest standard, in accordance with HCA values, budget, policies and best practice.
• Experience in managing teams, project budgets and client relationships. 
• A degree in Architecture, Property Development or Project Management and appropriate discipline such as PRINCE 2 (practitioner preferred), or PMP, or Reg PM qualifications.

We are seeking someone with sound technical skills and knowledge combined with a collaborative and flexible partnering style and strong commitment to our vision and mission. 

What we offer in return

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Recognition program 
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:

• Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
• Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
• Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact XXXXXXXXX

Applicants should address the requirements of the role and include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as outlined in the job advert or PD.

Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.

Applications Close: 5 April 2024