Development Manager
Swing Factory is on the lookout for a highly motivated Development Manager to join our management team and lead our next wave of golf entertainment venues across the eastern seaboard.
We're a fast-growing, Australian-owned company building a new category of experiences at the intersection of golf, hospitality, and entertainment. With a significant pipeline of assets at varying stages of development, this is a unique opportunity to join as the first appointment to our development team, helping shape the future of our build-own-operate model.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this Sydney-based role is hands-on and focused on the front-end of the development cycle. The role will be responsible for managing early-stage development activities across multiple projects which are at various stages of due diligence, design and approval.
You'll work closely with the SF leadership team & Board, consultants, and external stakeholders to bring our venues from concept to ready-for-construction.
Key responsibilities
* Conduct site analysis and due diligence, including working with town planners, architects, and consultants.
* Manage the Development Application (DA) process, including preparation, submission, and consents.
* Coordinate design documentation and obtain Construction Certificate.
* Ensure designs comply with BCA and relevant codes as applicable to our facilities.
* Assist with cost planning, early subcontractor pricing, and scope definition.
* Support contract negotiations in the early procurement phases.
What you bring
* Proven experience in front-end of the development cycle. You may be working for a developer, architect, town planning, or certifier.
* Strong skills in site analysis, DA/CC/OC processes, and navigating regulatory frameworks.
* Familiarity with contract management and construction coordination.
* Excellent stakeholder and consultant management skills.
* A self-starter with the confidence to lead, and the agility to thrive in an early-stage, fast-paced business.
Why join Swing Factory?
* Join a business with big ambitions and a rapidly growing footprint.
* Lead diverse and exciting venue projects from the ground up in a growing sector.
* Work closely with decision-makers as a key member of a collaborative and fast-moving team.
* Competitive Salary ($130,000 - $160,000 + Super), based on experience.
Excited to drive real impact in the future of golf entertainment?
Apply now and join Swing Factory's next stage of growth and expansion.