Assistant Development Manager - Student Accommodation

Position Details

2 x full time, 3 and 5-year fixed term positions

Location: Services Building (G12), Darlington Campus

Base Salary: HEO8 $131,108 p.a. + 17% superannuation

Flexible working: Subject to business requirements

About the Opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking two Assistant Development Managers to join the Property & Development team in University Infrastructure. You will work on a multi-site program delivering up to 2,000 new student beds — one of the largest infrastructure programs the University has undertaken. You will join at the start, supporting projects from feasibility and planning through to approvals, procurement, design and delivery.

Working closely with Development Managers and project teams, you will support the planning and delivery of each project through consultant coordination, commercial and financial analysis, project controls and governance, ensuring alignment with approved business cases and the University's strategic and commercial objectives.

You will be part of a small, senior team with real responsibility early and direct exposure to decision-making. The decisions you help make will shape the places where thousands of students live, connect and spend some of the most formative years of their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of consultants, contractors and stakeholders, and maintain project controls covering schedule, cost and risk
• Support procurement from EOI and tender documentation through to evaluation and appointment
• Assist with feasibility assessments, development budgets and business case inputs
• Undertake research, data collection and analysis to support project planning and decision-making
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports and recommendations
• Support planning and approvals processes, including coordination of development application documentation
• Uphold compliance with University governance, procurement, sustainability and WHS requirements

About You

• A tertiary qualification in property, project management, architecture, construction management, engineering, planning or a related field
• Experience in property development or major projects across at least one phase: feasibility, approvals, procurement, design or construction (student accommodation, build-to-rent or residential experience is an advantage)
• Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, keep accurate records and follow through
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods, working both independently and as part of a close team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Commercial and financial literacy, including feasibilities, budgets and cost reporting

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-Employment Checks and Declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role and satisfactory to the University. To meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.

How to Apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au.

Applications Close: Tuesday 03 November 2026 11:59 PM

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.