Senior Development Director

Ignite; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is seeking a Senior Development Manager/Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex land and urban development projects in Canberra. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage procurement, budgets, and schedules, and provide strategic guidance to executives and government stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in project management or related fields, a strong governance mindset, and proven capability to navigate planning approvals and delivery within public sector objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex land and urban development projects with governance compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with government agencies and developers.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage procurement and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development projects from sales through settlement and final delivery.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, government and organisational requirements.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, resources, quality and key deliverables.
• Lead complex greenfield and urban development projects through planning, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Build relationships with developers, contractors, buyers, government agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Autonomous decision-making

Risk management

Complex project delivery

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Project management certification

Job description

It is a public-sector organisation responsible for supporting the local community, delivering essential services, and helping manage important areas that affect people’s everyday lives.

About The Role:
This organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Development Manager / Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex land and urban development projects.

• Ability and willingness to Undergo Police Check.
• Selection Criteria Response.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

About The Organisation:

It is a public-sector organisation responsible for supporting the local community, delivering essential services, and helping manage important areas that affect people’s everyday lives.

About The Role:
This organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Development Manager / Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex land and urban development projects.

Contract Type:Labour Hire
Contract Duration:12 Months + 1x 12 Months Extension
Location:Canberra, ACT
Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to Undergo Police Check.
• Selection Criteria Response.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Asbestos Awareness Card
• Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention Card

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee development projects from sales through settlement and final delivery.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, government and organisational requirements.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, resources, quality and key deliverables.
• Lead complex greenfield and urban development projects through planning, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with developers, contractors, buyers, government agencies and key stakeholders.
• Provide clear, influential advice and reporting to senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across employees, consultants and contractors.
• Manage procurement, contracts, governance, compliance and project risks.
• Represent the organisation at stakeholder meetings, forums and community engagement activities.
• Provide leadership and support to team members, including capability and performance development.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to support project and organisational decision-making.
• Maintain a strong focus on commercial, community and government objectives.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years' relevant experience in project management, development, engineering, architecture or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex land, urban development or major infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Strong project and program management skills across planning, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, risks, milestones and performance requirements.
• Strong commercial, contract management, procurement and governance capability.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of risk, compliance and governance frameworks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Collaborative leadership style, strong integrity and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates will have recognised qualifications and/or substantial experience in a relevant discipline, including:

• Engineering: Relevant four-year degree or higher qualification recognised by the appropriate Australian professional body, plus 10+ years' relevant experience.
• Architecture: Relevant three-year degree or higher qualification recognised by an Australian state or territory architecture authority, plus 10+ years' relevant experience.
• Project Management: Relevant Diploma, professional certification or equivalent qualification with substantial project management experience, or at least 10 years' relevant project management experience.