Senior Development Manager

Sydney CBD | Full-Time | On-Site (5 Days)

WHO WE AREFounded in 2013 as Scape Australia, leaders in student housing, we’ve since grown into a vertically integrated living platform known as The Living Company; managing $18B in assets across Student Living (Scape), Rent to Live – Affordable Housing (RTL Co.), and Retirement Living (Aveo); spanning site origination, investment, planning, design, development, construction, and operations. The Living Company is reshaping the way Australians live by delivering sustainable, community-driven, and high-quality spaces across the country.

THE ROLEAs Senior Development Manager, you’ll be a key player in overseeing the delivery of our mixed-use projects across retirement living (RL), purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent (BTR). Your leadership will ensure our planning and acquisition outcomes align with our strategic and sustainability targets, and that every project we deliver is a best-in-class living environment.
With a significant pipeline of projects and a growing living platform, this is a career-defining opportunity to shape what we build next.
Day-to-day you will be (but not limited to):

Managing the front-end delivery of complex, large-scale RL, BTR and PBSA projects, from feasibilities and forecasting through to development applications and planning approvals
Assessing new acquisition opportunities and preparing detailed development appraisals
Representing TLC with authorities, joint venture partners, external consultants and internal teams
Coordinating architects, engineers and specialist consultants to keep projects aligned to budget, schedule and guidelines
Leading tender processes and contract negotiations in partnership with our Construction team, and managing the retail leasing strategy for our mixed-use buildings
Tracking project costs and budgets, and reporting on progress to the finance and investment teams, management board and project control groups

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Tertiary qualification in Property, Architecture, Construction or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years’ experience in property development or construction in Australia
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale residential development projects
Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget
Deep understanding of the property development lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and operations
Financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting
Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams
Knowledge of building regulations, sustainability practices and risk management will be highly regarded

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?

Be part of a purpose-led organisation shaping how Australians live
Exposure to a large, diversified living platform with real scale and complexity
Strong focus on wellbeing, growth, and inclusive culture
Competitive rewards, recognition programs, and lifestyle benefits

INTERESTED? HERE’S HOW TO APPLYIf this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you - apply now with your CV. Please note that we will be reviewing applications and contacting candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

No agencies please.

At The Living Company, we honour and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone’s voice is heard and celebrated.