Assistant Development Manager

Assistant Development Manager

Location – Parramatta

Employment type – temporary up till June 2028

Salary – GR 7/8 $113,574 - $125,720 plus superannuation

Your role

Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice. It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof.

Homes NSW leads work to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and deliver quality public housing to our 262,000 tenants across NSW.

We strive for excellence in service delivery and partner with all levels of government, sector and communities to address the housing crisis.

The Assistant Development Manager will work as part of the Portfolio Delivery Southern NSW Regional Team, and reports to a Senior Development Manager.

What you’ll do

The role facilitates and co-ordinates development focused activities within the Homes NSW Portfolio Delivery-South team whose projects activities are located in Campbelltown, the Illawarra, the Shoalhaven, the Riverina and other various Southern Regional areas of NSW. The role will include   overall development management of new Class 1, 2 and 3 Residential Houses/Buildings and Management of Major Urban/Residential Renewal projects involving civil and building management tasks such as meeting co-ordination, project viability assessment, project planning/programming, beginning to end development and financial control of projects.

The role assists in establishing project briefs, monitor strategy, timelines, budget, risk and issues management- these are key to achieving project objectives.     

Your role will include but not be limited to assist the Development Manager, Senior Development Manager and Director to:

• Drive a culture of collaboration by establishing and proactively coordinating activities across delivery teams.
• Manage positive working relationships with project stakeholders, including business partners, contractors, external consultants, builders, civil contractors, Councils and other Government and Services Agencies
• Analyse, advise on, review and determine project and program risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to ensure the Projects division meets its obligations.
• Facilitate monitor, report and coordinate governance arrangements to ensure financial, cost, time and quality of planning, approvals and project implementation

What we’re looking for

• Formal qualifications and relevant experience in Civil engineering, property economics, construction management, property development or a relevant business discipline with at least 3-5 years post-graduate experience working on residential development projects.
• The role may involve travel both locally and regionally (within NSW), including overnight travel, as required by the business and/or directed.
• Awareness of the policy, process and the relevant statutory requirements that underpin property development and construction.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills and ability to synthesise complex information.
• Demonstrated strong communication skillsets.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• In 500 words or less please outline what steps would you take to assess the viability of a major development project, and how would you ensure alignment with budget, timelines, and risk management strategies?

Applications close Friday 12 December at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Rodney Garret on 0407 526 921 or at rodney.garrett@homes.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Katie Hardy on 0447 204 182 or via email katie.hardy@dcj.nsw.gov.au 

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

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