Strategic Precinct & Development Lead

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from home

RDO (monthly or fortnightly) for full‑

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a Senior Development Manager - Precinct Delivery to lead complex precinct-scale development and drive Council investment across town centres and priority sites. You will work with internal teams, developers and government agencies to advance commercial strategies and timely delivery.

Join a Council committed to unlocking investment while delivering community benefits. The role supports hybrid working arrangements and a flexible workplace.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Business, Property Economics, Property Development, Architecture or Built Environment, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience partnering with internal departments and external stakeholders in property and business sectors.
• Extensive experience delivering precinct-scale development translating strategic visions into great places that attract investment.
• Demonstrated project management with timely delivery, initiative and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Council investment and facilitate high-quality private sector development aligned with infrastructure delivery.
• Shape and deliver commercial strategies and agreements, leading negotiations with landowners, developers, and government agencies.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships across government, private sector, and community groups to advance priorities.
• Turn plans into tangible outcomes across the City to accelerate investment and delivery.

Skills

Precinct development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Property/Architecture or Built Environment

Job description

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a Senior Development Manager - Precinct Delivery to lead complex precinct-scale development and drive Council investment across town centres and priority sites. You will work with internal teams, developers and government agencies to advance commercial strategies and timely delivery.

Join a Council committed to unlocking investment while delivering community benefits. The role supports hybrid working arrangements and a flexible workplace.