Senior Development Manager

Senior Development Manager

Bays West Delivery Authority | Permanent full-time | Sydney CBD

Position Overview

Play a key role in the delivery of a once-in-a-generation urban renewal project that will shape the future of Sydney. Join a small, highly collaborative and delivery-focused team where individual contributions matter. This role offers broad exposure across the development lifecycle and the opportunity to influence major development decisions that will leave a lasting legacy for Sydney.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to help transform a major harbourfront precinct located just two kilometres from the Sydney CBD into a thriving, connected and sustainable neighbourhood. The precinct will deliver new housing, jobs, public spaces, cultural destinations and community infrastructure while opening access to parts of Sydney Harbour's waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years.

Key Details

• Employment type: Permanent full-time, 35 hours over five days per week
• Location: Sydney CBD office with flexible working arrangements supported
• Salary: $154,231.00 to $178,369.00 plus superannuation (Clerk Grade 11/12)

What You Will Do

• Manage mixed-use development and urban renewal projects from strategy and planning through to procurement and delivery
• Develop and implement project strategies that integrate planning, design, commercial, financial, construction and community considerations
• Play a key role in feasibility analysis, project budgeting and value optimisation to support informed investment and delivery decisions
• Manage the procurement, appointment and performance of development partners, consultants and contractors
• Navigate planning, statutory and government approval processes
• Prepare high-quality advice and recommendations for senior executives and government decision-makers
• Establish and maintain effective governance, reporting and internal controls
• Drive project outcomes through practical problem-solving, leadership and taking initiative

Responsibilities Across the Development Lifecycle

• Development strategy and project structuring
• Feasibility analysis and business case development
• Procurement and partner selection
• Planning and statutory approvals
• Commercial negotiations and stakeholder management
• Governance, risk and assurance
• Delivery oversight and project implementation

About You

You are an experienced development professional with a track record working on complex mixed-use and/or large urban renewal projects. You combine commercial acumen, strategic thinking and practical delivery expertise. You are confident working in a team to develop strategy, test feasibility, navigate approvals, manage consultants, evaluate delivery models and resolve complex project challenges. You thrive in environments where there is complexity, ambiguity and competing priorities, and you have the judgement and confidence to make informed decisions that keep projects moving forward.

Required Experience and Skills

• Approximately 8+ years' experience in property development, urban renewal, infrastructure or related sectors, including major mixed-use developments and/or precinct-scale projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through multiple phases of the development lifecycle
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and specialist technical inputs
• Commercial and financial capability, including feasibility analysis, budgeting and procurement
• Strong governance, risk management and decision-making capability
• A practical, delivery-focused approach combined with strong strategic thinking
• A collaborative working style that builds trust, accountability and alignment across project teams

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in property, economics, finance, urban planning, urban design, architecture, engineering and/or project management, and/or significant relevant industry experience
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment
• Subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check

Why Join the Bays West Delivery Authority?

• Help shape one of Sydney's most important harbourfront renewal projects
• Influence major development and investment decisions from an early stage
• Work across the full development lifecycle
• Join a small, experienced and highly collaborative team where your contribution will be visible and valued
• Work directly with senior government stakeholders, industry leaders and specialist advisers
• Take ownership of significant projects and workstreams
• Contribute to new housing, jobs, public spaces, cultural destinations and community infrastructure
• Build a meaningful career while leaving a lasting legacy for Sydney

About the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

At DPHI, you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. We create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed.

• Flexible work arrangements
• Job share options
• Workplace adjustments
• Various employee affinity groups

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining what attracts you to this opportunity.

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:55PM

Contact for further information: Humfrey Whitaker, humfrey.whitaker@bays.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Support for Aboriginal applicants: Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

Support for people with disability: We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations or adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 – HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.