Development Manager

About Lendlease

Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities: Investments, Development and Construction. We are Australia's leading real estate business with an international investments platform. We're city shapers, asset creators and trusted partners. Our deep property experience and bold thinking delivers innovative real estate and investment solutions.

Our vision is to create the best places; places that inspire and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our people are the greatest contributors to our success and underpin our ability to create innovative and sustainable urban developments.

About the Role

We are looking for 2 Development Managers to join our Melbourne Development team, working on both current and planned projects in the apartments space.

Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, you will play a key role in executing on the business plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of development projects in line with the agreed business plan
• Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle from brief preparation through to delivery
• Ensure developments achieve strong commercial outcomes while balancing quality and delivery objectives
• Effectively manage and balance a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across development, design, delivery, and sales
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the development lifecycle
• Maintain a high level of stakeholder engagement and communication to support approvals, delivery, and project success

About You

You will have a proven ability to lead complex projects with excellent planning and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in development – ideally with experience in large scale apartment projects or mixed-use precincts
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes
• Tertiary qualification in Property, Construction, or related field

Benefits

• Work flexibility, with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Extensive family support benefits
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.