Assistant Development Manager

Hindmarsh; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

Birthday gift every year

Ongoing leadership and professional de

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunity to lead diverse, technical

Clear career progression path

Job summary

Hindmarsh in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to support the delivery of projects across the full development lifecycle—from acquisition to handover. You will work with planning authorities, consultants and stakeholders, contributing to planning, marketing and delivery strategies.

Ideal candidates have experience in property development or construction, strong commercial and analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to grow within the Hindmarsh team in the ACT region.

Qualifications

• Experience in property development, construction, project management or related industry.
• Understanding of development process from acquisition to handover.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and desire to learn and develop in property industry.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects across full development lifecycle, from acquisition through to completion and handover.
• Assist with site acquisitions, tender submissions and development opportunities.
• Liaise with planning authorities, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Support project reporting, including budgets, cashflow forecasting and management reporting.
• Coordinate project meetings and facilitate communication between development and construction teams.
• Assist with customer engagement activities, including variations, settlements and customer communications.
• Contribute to planning, marketing and project delivery strategies for commercial outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Property/Construction Management qualification

Engineering/Finance/Real Estate/Business degree

Job description

At Hindmarsh, our Development team creates places where communities thrive. As an Assistant Development Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects throughout the entire development lifecycle, from acquisition and planning through to construction, marketing, customer engagement, and project completion. You'll gain exposure to all facets of property development while working alongside an experienced team on meaningful projects across the ACT.

Reporting to the State Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the delivery of projects across the full development lifecycle, from acquisition through to completion and handover.
• Assisting with site acquisitions, tender submissions and development opportunities.
• Liaising with planning authorities, consultants and key stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Supporting project reporting, including budgets, cashflow forecasting and management reporting.
• Coordinating project meetings and facilitating effective communication between development and construction teams.
• Assisting with customer engagement activities, including variations, settlements and customer communications.
• Contributing to planning, marketing and project delivery strategies to ensure successful commercial outcomes.

We are looking for team members who have:

• Experience within property development, construction, project management or a related industry.
• An understanding of the development process, from acquisition and planning through to construction and handover.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to learn and develop within the property industry.
• Qualifications in Property, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Real Estate, Business or a related discipline.

Build more than projects. Shape communities and grow your career with Hindmarsh.

We know that great projects are delivered by great teams. That's why we invest in developing our leaders, empowering our people and creating an environment where individuals can thrive and build rewarding long-term careers.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing leadership and professional development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work
• The opportunity to lead diverse, technically challenging projects across Sydney
• A clear pathway for continued career progression within a growing business

If you're looking for the opportunity to lead outstanding projects, build exceptional teams and join a business with genuine momentum, we'd love to hear from you.