Associate Development Manager - Sydney CBD

RFBI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17.5% annual leave loading

Career development and advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) is seeking an Associate Development Manager to lead and support capital works and property development initiatives across our NSW/ACT network. You will coordinate consultants, contractors, budgets and stakeholders, ensuring projects align with RFBI’s strategic priorities.

The role requires 3–5 years in related fields, a tertiary qualification, and strong communication and reporting skills. Travel across RFBI villages is expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, property development, construction, design, building, or related field.
• Experience delivering State Significant Development Applications and related approvals.
• Ability to manage projects, coordinate stakeholders, track budgets, and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital works and development projects from planning through delivery.
• Prepare regular updates, progress reports, risk summaries, and budget reporting.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to hit milestones.
• Oversee internally managed projects ensuring scope, program, quality and budget adherence.
• Review documentation, contracts, submissions and project deliverables; escalate issues as needed.
• Draft project briefs, proposals, feasibility inputs, budget estimates, and approvals.
• Support procurement and tender processes for consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate project records, registers, meeting notes, approvals and reporting documentation.
• Provide clear, concise recommendations and updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & reporting

Communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management/ Construction/ Architecture/ Property Development/ Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-Time | Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution

About Us

Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI), established in 1880, is a leading independent, not-for-profit aged care provider operating in NSW and ACT. With a rich history of helping those in need, we've grown to deliver care to people living in our 22 residential aged care villages, 21 retirement villages, and to people accessing our Care at Home services. Our vision is to deliver accessible, high-quality aged care services that positively impact lives.

Role Overview:

The Associate Development Manager will manage projects directly and support the delivery of RFBI’s capital works and property development initiatives, with oversight from and reporting directly to the Development Manager. You will coordinate consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, budgets, documentation, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered effectively and aligned with RFBI’s operational and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and drive capital works and development projects from planning through to delivery.
• Prepare regular project updates, progress reports, risk summaries, and budget reporting.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
• Oversee internally managed projects, ensuring scope, program, quality, and budget requirements are achieved.
• Review consultant and contractor documentation, contracts, submissions, and project deliverables, escalating key matters as required.
• Draft project briefs, proposals, feasibility inputs, budget estimates, and approval documentation.
• Support procurement and tender processes for consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate project records, registers, meeting notes, approvals, and reporting documentation.
• Providing clear concise recommendations and updates to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in project management, property development, construction, design, building, or a related field.
• Experience in delivering State Significant Development Applications and associated authority approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate stakeholders, track budgets, and prepare clear project reports.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Property Development, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of allocated projects, and escalating issues appropriately to the Development Manager.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident preparing reports, registers, schedules, and presentations.
• Excellent planning, organisational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Willingness to travel across RFBI’s network of villages as required.
• Willing to obtain Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
• Experience in building construction and understanding of Australian Standards is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly work environment
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Application Deadline:

30 October 2026