Development Manager

Stockland; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockland seeks an experienced Development Manager to lead a Melbourne-based Halcyon Communities project. The role covers the full development lifecycle, driving commercial outcomes and delivering a vibrant community for over-55 residents.

You will work with internal teams, consultants, contractors and government stakeholders to ensure project success, shaping a long-lasting community across planning, design and delivery stages.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering residential, land lease, masterplanned or mixed-use developments.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability including feasibility and forecasting.
• Proven ability to manage planning, approvals and stakeholder engagement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major development project.
• Manage project feasibility, budgets, forecasts, risks and opportunities.
• Drive collaboration across sales, marketing, project management and finance teams.
• Build relationships with consultants, contractors, authorities and community stakeholders.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and customer-focused outcomes throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Residential development

Commercial and financial management

Planning & approvals

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Property/Development/Construction/Engineering degree

Tools

Feasibility forecasting

Job description

The Opportunity - Join us in shaping a better future for people, communities, and the planet.

Join the team creating Australia's leading lifestyle communities.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Development Manager to join Halcyon Communities, Stockland's award winning land lease community business.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a significant Melbourne based projectt and help deliver a vibrant community designed for over 55s. Working across the full development lifecycle, you'll influence key development decisions, drive commercial outcomes and play a pivotal role in bringing an exceptional community to life.

As part of a growing and highly successful business, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference, creating places where people can connect, thrive and enjoy their next chapter.

We're Looking For

An experienced Development Manager who is passionate about creating communities and thrives on project ownership. You bring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management expertise and a track record of delivering successful development outcomes.

What You'll Do

As part of the Melbourne Development team, you'll lead the delivery and performance of a key Halcyon Communities project, working collaboratively across planning, approvals, design, delivery and commercial management.

This permanent role will play a critical part in delivering a community that enhances customer experience while achieving strong business outcomes. You'll work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors and government stakeholders to ensure project success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end to end delivery of a major development project
• Managing project feasibility, budgets, forecasts, risks and opportunities
• Driving collaboration across sales, marketing, project management and finance teams
• Building strong relationships with consultants, contractors, approval authorities and community stakeholders
• Championing innovation, sustainability and customer focused outcomes throughout the project lifecycle

About You

You're passionate about development and motivated by the opportunity to deliver projects that leave a lasting impact on communities. You thrive in environments where you can take ownership, influence outcomes and work alongside high performing teams to deliver exceptional results.

Experience & Skills That Count

• Experience delivering residential, land lease, masterplanned community or mixed use development projects
• Strong commercial and financial management capability, including feasibility management and forecasting
• Demonstrated experience managing planning, approvals and stakeholder engagement processes
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors and government stakeholders
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Development, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline

The Right Mindset

• Takes ownership and accountability for project outcomes
• Collaborative and relationship focused
• Customer centric with a passion for creating thriving communities

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. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.