Assistant development manager, masterplanned communities (sydney)

Due to business growth and internal mobility we have multiple Assistant Development Managers opportunities within our Masterplanned Communities team in NSW.

Based at our Sydney Head Office you will work with a team of experienced property professionals that will provide you with mentoring and development to progress your career. Supporting experienced Development Manager and Project Director, this diverse and rewarding role will see you develop your skillset in Residential Development.

Stockland's Masterplanned Communities are renowned for their exceptional liveability, affordability, and comprehensive amenities. These communities are designed to cater to the diverse needs of residents, offering a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Stockland ensures that each community is well-connected, vibrant, and conducive to a high quality of life.

Depending on your experience we have multiple opportunities to work on projects within our portfolio that are at different stages of the Development Cycle.

• Assist the Development Manager: Ensure projects are scoped, designed, and delivered according to business strategy.
• Financial and Contract Management: Help with financial plans, contract preparation, and securing approvals.
• Planning Approvals: Assist in obtaining necessary planning approvals to ensure project compliance with local regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and review engagement plans to drive strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Customer Response: Address customer issues professionally and promptly.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Enable efficiencies by connecting people across functions.
• Risk Management: Implement operational risk procedures and identify compliance issues.
• Project Review: Support end-of-project reviews to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

• A degree in a related discipline with prior relevant experience in planning, property, development, or construction and/or extensive relevant experience.
• The ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated experience in achieving customer-focused outcomes.
• Knowledge of the full development lifecycle.
• The ability to ask the right questions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Developed stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Resilience and excellent communication skills.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• Drivers license and vehicle.

At Stockland we are a company delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building robust 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.