Senior Property Development Lead - Hybrid & Community Impact

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid work arrangement (office/site/"

Long service leave

Gym memberships via Corporate Fitness

Free parking

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Senior Property Development Officer to lead Council-owned land projects from site selection to completion. You will bring commercial insight, urban design knowledge and practical delivery oversight to balance development outcomes with community value.

You will guide projects through feasibility, business case development, planning approvals, tendering and construction, while ensuring governance, quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering property development projects from site selection to completion.
• Experience with planning approvals and contract administration.
• Strong written communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and coordinate internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council-owned land development projects from site selection to completion.
• Guide projects through feasibility, business case development, planning approvals and tendering.
• Oversee contract administration, budgeting and reporting on progress and risks.
• Engage government agencies, developers and community members and present at public meetings.
• Coordinate internal and external service providers and manage workgroups.
• Travelling between sites and after-hours work may be required.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Property Development or related

Tools

Office 365

Spreadsheets & databases

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Senior Property Development Officer to lead Council-owned land projects from site selection to completion. You will bring commercial insight, urban design knowledge and practical delivery oversight to balance development outcomes with community value.

You will guide projects through feasibility, business case development, planning approvals, tendering and construction, while ensuring governance, quality and safety.