Property Development Manager

Council Jobs; Newcastle; Híbrido; AUD 116.000 - 141.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

35 hour working week with flexible/hyb

4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal

17.5% annual leave loading yearly

Paid parental leave for primary carers

Industry leading employment conditions

Corporate Fitness program from as low

Exclusive CN employee benefits incl. ᛫

Annual performance development plans

Leading the CN Way leadership program

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity networks

Health & Wellbeing programs incl. on‑d

Descripción de la vacante

City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking a strategic Property Development Manager to lead a portfolio of Newcastle property initiatives within the Finance & Property team. You will guide projects from concept through to delivery, collaborate with government agencies, developers and community stakeholders, and provide governance, budgets and risk oversight.

This role offers a flexible 35-hour week with hybrid options, a clear path to impact our city, and opportunities to shape Newcastle's growth and

Formación

• Experience delivering large-scale property development initiatives.
• Collaborates with government agencies and community stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a portfolio of strategic partnership projects from concept through to delivery and operation.
• Prepare business cases, secure project approvals, and manage procurement processes.
• Oversee project governance, budgets, risks and reporting, advising on commercial and property decisions.
• Navigate competing priorities and stakeholder relationships to achieve successful outcomes.

Descripción del empleo

• Flexible work options, hybrid working that YOU design to ensure you're there for the moments that matter
• 35 hour week, say goodbye 50+ hours!

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you'll co-create it.

Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

CN has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and commercially astute Property Development Manager to join our Finance & Property team and play a key role in delivering some of Newcastle's most significant property development initiatives.

In this role, you'll provide leadership and oversight of a portfolio of strategic partnership projects, guiding them from concept and feasibility through to delivery and operation. From preparing business cases and securing project approvals to managing procurement processes, project workstreams, and project development agreements, you'll play a key role in bringing transformative projects to life that support Newcastle’s growth and long term vision.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work closely with internal teams, government agencies, developers, consultants and community stakeholders to navigate the development lifecycle and achieve successful project outcomes. You'll be responsible for managing project governance, budgets, risks and reporting, whilst providing strategic advice to support commercial and property related decisions.

You'll be comfortable managing competing priorities, navigating stakeholder relationships, and bringing together the many moving parts required to achieve successful project outcomes.

If you're motivated by the opportunity to transform precincts, unlock land potential and contribute to Newcastle's future growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Through your work, you'll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you help shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position descriptionhere.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You'll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.

You'll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.

Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.

You'll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.

Whether we're planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it's what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most.

And we'll be there for you in important times in your life. We'll embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.

Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.

You'll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.

With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.

With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here!

• 35 hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements including an optional 9 day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Don't just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

Application Closing Date: Friday 20 November 2026

Remuneration: $128,610.10 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35 hour week

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