Assistant Development Manager I Apartments

Stockland; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockland is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to support apartment-led mixed-use project delivery and to drive strong financial outcomes and vibrant communities.

You will collaborate across Development, Finance, Marketing and Sales to ensure milestones are met, budgets are managed, and stakeholder engagement delivers value for communities and Stockland’s reputation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in property development or related field.
• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Development or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of property markets and economics, project delivery, budgeting, procurement and contract administration
• Capabilities in operating financial software
• Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to commercial project outcomes

Responsibilities

• Support the development team in scoping, designing and delivering profitable projects.
• Assist in managing schedules, budgets, invoicing, procurement and stakeholder engagement.
• Work collaboratively with Development, Finance, Marketing and Sales to deliver high-quality community outcomes.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction, stakeholder relationships and continuous improvement initiatives.
• This is a permanent role within our Communities business, helping deliver projects that enhance Stockland's reputation and community impact.

Skills

Property development

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Property Development or related field

Tools

Financial software

Job description

The Opportunity - Help build places people love to live!

We're Looking For

An Assistant Development Manager to support the delivery of apartments-led mixed-use projects, contributing to strong financial outcomes and vibrant community creation.

What You'll Do

• Support the wider development team in scoping, designing and delivering projects aligned to business strategy and profitability targets.
• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets and invoicing, procurement and stakeholder engagement to ensure key milestones and financial outcomes are achieved.
• Work collaboratively across internal teams including Development, Finance, Marketing and Sales to deliver high-quality community outcomes.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
• This is a permanent role within our Communities business, where you will play a key role in helping deliver projects that enhance Stockland's reputation and community impact.

About You

You're passionate about property development and creating thriving communities, and you enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced environments. You're looking for a role where you can build your capability, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career with an industry leader.

Experience & Skills That Count

• 1-3 years' experience in property development or a related field
• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Development or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of property markets and economics, project delivery, budgeting, procurement and contract administration
• Capabilities in operating financial software
• Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to commercial project outcomes

The Right Mindset

• Collaborative and team-focused, with a strong commitment to shared success
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented in a dynamic environment
• Aligned to Stockland values of Community, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

The Stockland Proposition

We're a community: a supportive, empowered team that works as one to create better places and experiences for everyone, including ourselves. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.