Assistant Development Manager – Retail & Place

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for 2 x Assistant Development Manager – Retail & Place to join the University Infrastructure team on a 5-year fixed-term basis. Located at Camperdown Campus, these roles support planning, coordination and delivery across the property portfolio.

As part of the Retail & Place team, you will contribute through feasibility, planning, approvals, procurement, design and delivery, coordinating with project teams and stakeholders to translate strategic

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in property development across acquisition, planning and approvals, construction and sale; experience in retail and place is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver quality customer service and adapt to change.
• Strong problem-solving, initiative, and prioritisation under busy periods.
• Accurate, highly organised with planning, analysis and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of development projects across feasibility, planning, approvals, procurement, design and delivery phases.
• Monitor project expenditure and assist with cost tracking and reporting.
• Assist in preparing project reports, committee papers and briefing materials.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Undertake research, data collection and analysis to support project planning and decision-making.
• Monitor market, planning and industry developments relevant to assigned projects.

Skills

Property development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Property Economics / Project Management

Job description

• 2 x full time, 5-year fixed term positions. Located at the Services Building (G12) on Camperdown Campus
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of property and development projects across the University's property portfolio
• Base Salary HEO8, $131,108 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for 2 x Assistant Development Manager – Retail & Place to join the University Infrastructure team.

Property & Development within the University Infrastructure at the University of Sydney, oversees a diverse portfolio of commercial activities, including commercial farms, student accommodation, property management, retail, property acquisition and divestment. The department also play a key role in supporting the University's broader strategic and commercial objectives. Within this division, the Retail & Place team is focused on enhancing campus, creating destinations that enrich student, staff and visitor experiences.

As Assistant Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of property and development projects across the University's diverse portfolio. You will contribute to projects at every stage of the development lifecycle, from feasibility assessments, planning and approvals through to procurement, design and delivery, helping to translate strategic priorities into successful development outcomes.

Working closely with Development Managers, project teams, consultants and stakeholders, you will provide project coordination, commercial, financial and administrative support to drive effective project delivery. You will assist with project controls, reporting, stakeholder engagement and governance processes, ensuring projects remain aligned with approved business cases, organisational requirements and strategic objectives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the planning and delivery of development projects across feasibility, planning, approvals, procurement, design and delivery phases
• monitor project expenditure and assist with cost tracking and reporting
• assist in preparing project reports, committee papers and briefing materials
• coordinate communication between project teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• undertake research, data collection and analysis to support project planning and decision-making
• monitor market, planning and industry developments relevant to assigned projects.

About you

• demonstrated experience in property development across one or more phases of acquisition, planning and approvals, construction and sale. Experience in retail and place is highly desirable
• tertiary qualifications - Property Economics / Project Management (desired)
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service and adapt to change
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• accuracy, attention to detail and highly organised.
• planning, analysis and communication skills together with the ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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