Development Manager

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HousingFirst is an award-winning independent not-for-profit organisation leading the way in how community housing is designed financed built and managed. By developing innovative partnerships and investment opportunities HousingFirst creates beautiful homes for residents who pay rent within their means minimising financial stress and giving them opportunity to achieve a higher quality of life.

With 35 years of financial property development tenancy asset management and community development experience we are in an exciting growth phase with the significant planned expansion of our property portfolio.

Our workplace is characterised by the values of integrity respect inclusiveness collaboration and accountability. We offer attractive remuneration salary packaging and flexible working conditions.

The Position

Working in alignment with HousingFirst s mission and strategic objectives the Development Manager leads the acquisition and delivery of community housing projects overseeing funding proposals tendering construction and handover while building strong stakeholder relationships. The role ensures projects meet timelines budgets and quality standards supports continuous service improvement and operates with a high level of independence.

This role has a Salary of $150000 per annum plus superannuation and access to salary packaging.

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Developments & Asset with preparing high-quality funding proposals that aligns with organisational priorities and objectives

Managing and administering the tender/bid stage planning pre-construction tender works construction delivery post-construction and handover of HousingFirsts community housing projects; ensuring timely delivery budget control and quality are maintained.

Ensuring effective communication with all constituents funding bodies and stakeholders while ensuring effective and positive promotion of the organisation and its activities.

Identifying developing and retaining effective relationships with relevant project stakeholders; such as consultants statutory authorities builders suppliers and contractors.

Working with HousingFirst staff and service users to further improve the delivery quality and scope of community housing services in accordance with HousingFirsts Mission Values Purpose Strategic Goals and Business Plan.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management) and/or a degree in property and construction engineering or a related field.

Demonstrable experience in project management and/or development management.

Ability to use relevant computer software such as Microsoft Project Office applications Estate Master.

Ability to prepare and interpret a cashflow analysis.

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write non-standard reports

Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills

Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skill

Highly developed team leadership skills including leadership of project teams

Capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Enthusiastic self-starter with capacity for sustained effort

Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and to meet deadlines and tight timeframes

Responsive to feedback including constructive feedback given in an objective manner

Desire to be part of a values driven and community focussed organisation

To be considered for this opportunity you must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status Victorian Drivers License and a National Police Check and Victorian Working with Childrens Check will also be required for the preferred candidate.

To apply please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet these requirements by clicking on the Apply tab.

If you have any questions around the role please reach out to

HousingFirst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures: and to Elders both past and present.

We are committed to the principles of social inclusion and aim to ensure that our workplaces policies and services treat every person with respect and dignity regardless of their gender identity sexual orientation ability cultural background ethnicity or religion.

Required Experience:

Manager