About 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 community, creative and sporting facilities and repurpose public land, for all Victorians. We also build great homes and communities where people and businesses can thrive, catering for different budgets, lifestyles, and people – designed to be sustainable and affordable.
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Development Director, you will drive the strategic delivery of two major residential developments: East Werribee Employment Precinct and Valley Lake Boulevard, Keilor East close out.
East Werribee Employment Precinct is a long‑term, mixed‑use precinct aligned with Victorian Government housing and economic priorities. This is a rare opportunity to shape a multi‑decade development that will deliver diverse housing, employment opportunities, and lasting public value.
Valley Lake Boulevard, Keilor East – Spanning 48 hectares, Valley Lake has delivered over 500 homes and features striking natural elements. The development has set a new benchmark for upmarket residential living in Melbourne’s northwest.
Please note: This is a standard executive contract with a maximum term of five years.
Job Type: Full‑time, Fixed Term
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Job Category: Property & Real Estate
Core Accountabilities
* Drive Project Excellence: Set clear goals, define expectations, and hold team members accountable for performance through regular, constructive feedback and coaching.
* Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Senior Director to identify and engage key stakeholders, proactively managing risks to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
* Lead with Purpose: Foster a high‑performing, inclusive team culture built on accountability, empowerment, and shared success.
* Deliver Complex Projects: Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of housing and precinct projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to scope.
* Shape Commercial Strategy: Support the development and execution of project delivery strategies, integrating planning, design and financial considerations.
* Champion Impact: Embed priorities such as First Peoples engagement, sustainability, and social outcomes into project delivery.
* Ensure Governance & Compliance: Establish robust governance frameworks and reporting systems. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership and governance bodies.
* Lead High‑Level Reporting: Prepare Board and Investment Committee papers, and contribute to corporate documents including Annual Reports, Ministerial Briefs, and Corporate Plans.
* Procure & Manage Partnerships: Lead procurement of consultants and contractors, manage key contracts and drive commercial outcomes while minimising risk.
* Engage Across Sectors: Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, government and community stakeholders, including leading negotiations with development partners and agencies.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Tertiary degree or higher qualification in property, architecture, design, engineering, project management, construction or related fields.
* A demonstrated record of achievement in the management and delivery of major construction, infrastructure or property and land development projects characterised by competing priorities and public scrutiny.
* A proven track record in the timely delivery of housing projects spanning land development, house and townhouse construction and medium density apartment delivery.
* Broad‑ranging experience in the leadership and management of people and teams in a development related field.
* Technical experience in planning and development, infrastructure, property and commercial environments, in both public and private sectors.
* Experience in maintaining networks at peak body level in government, industry and the community, including negotiation, influencing, consultation and stakeholder engagement expertise.
* A proven track record in managing multiple complex stakeholder relationships and liaising with senior management and executive to resolve issues and obtain approvals.
Employee Benefits
* We drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly.
* Professional development opportunities available including:
o Study support
o Mentoring programs
o 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
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