Development Manager

University Of New South Wales; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Three extra leave days during December

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible superannuation contributions

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Development Manager to identify, plan and deliver building and strategic assets across the University’s estate. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through design, tender, construction and defects liability to achieve value and timely delivery.

Expertise in strategic planning, contract administration, financial claims and site safety is essential. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders and ensure full compliance with UNSW standards and WHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or Property Economics.
• Proven track record delivering major projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in education or housing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify project scope, procurement strategies, and feasibility models.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, tender, construction, and defects liability phases.
• Negotiate with stakeholders to drive value and maintain clear communication.
• Manage project finances, cash flows, and risk mitigation for university assets.
• Deliver high-standard reporting and post-occupancy evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, legislation and UNSW standards.

Skills

Strategic planning

Contract administration

Financial claims

Risk management

Site safety management

Education

Tertiary degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Property Economics

Job description

Job Description

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

• Location: Kensington, NSW

About UNSW

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia's global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society. Estate Management (EM) provides a range of services and advice to all Faculties and Divisions on the Kensington campus as well as the sub-campuses.

Why your role matters

The Development Manager identifies, plans, and delivers building and strategic assets across the University's estate, ensuring alignment with UNSW and Estate Management (EM) strategic goals.

This role manages detailed project reporting and engages with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government authorities across planning, utilities, roads, transport, and health.

As part of the Division of Operations, EM delivers services to UNSW campuses, including master planning, infrastructure development, construction, engineering, maintenance, and facility operations to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.

The position reports to the Senior Manager, Development – Major Projects and has no direct reports.

About the Role

• Identify project scope, establish procurement strategies, and prepare feasibility models to secure governance approvals.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, tender, construction, and defects liability phases to deliver innovative project outcomes.
• Engage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to drive value-add opportunities and maintain clear communication.
• Manage ongoing project finances, cash flows, and risk mitigation strategies to optimize returns for the University.
• Resolve project issues promptly while delivering high-standard reporting and customer service.
• Conduct post-occupancy evaluations to capture lessons learned while ensuring full compliance with WHS, legislative, and UNSW standards.

About You

• Tertiary degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Property Economics or a related field, or equivalent major project experience in complex operational environments.
• Proven track record in planning and delivering major projects to achieve strict cost, time, quality, and value objectives.
• Specialised sector experience in student accommodation and/or residential required, with experience in education, research, or health environments desirable.
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, contract administration, financial claims, risk management, and site safety management systems.
• Experience in property transactions, agreements and legal instruments.
• Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, networking, and conflict resolution skills within a complex institutional setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and reporting abilities aligned with UNSW aims, values, and compliance guidelines.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW's focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.