Senior Development Manager

Senior Development Manager

Location: Sydney CBD | Employment Type: Full-Time | Working Arrangement: On-Site (5 Days)

About The Living Company

Founded in 2013 as Scape Australia, leaders in student housing, The Living Company is now a vertically integrated living platform managing $18B in assets across:

• Student Living (Scape)
• Rent to Live – Affordable Housing (RTL Co.)
• Retirement Living (Aveo)

The company spans site origination, investment, planning, design, development, construction, and operations. The Living Company is reshaping the way Australians live by delivering sustainable, community-driven, and high-quality spaces across the country.

About the Role

As Senior Development Manager, you'll be a key player in overseeing the delivery of mixed-use projects across retirement living (RL), purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent (BTR). Your leadership will ensure planning and acquisition outcomes align with strategic and sustainability targets, and that every project delivered is a best-in-class living environment.

With a significant pipeline of projects and a growing living platform, this is a career-defining opportunity to shape what we build next.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the front-end delivery of complex, large-scale RL, BTR and PBSA projects, from feasibilities and forecasting through to development applications and planning approvals
• Assess new acquisition opportunities and prepare detailed development appraisals
• Represent The Living Company with authorities, joint venture partners, external consultants and internal teams
• Coordinate architects, engineers and specialist consultants to keep projects aligned to budget, schedule and guidelines
• Lead tender processes and contract negotiations in partnership with the Construction team, and manage the retail leasing strategy for mixed-use buildings
• Track project costs and budgets, and report on progress to the finance and investment teams, management board and project control groups

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Property, Architecture, Construction or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in property development or construction in Australia
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale residential development projects
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Deep understanding of the property development lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and operations
• Financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams
• Knowledge of building regulations, sustainability practices and risk management will be highly regarded

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-led organisation shaping how Australians live
• Exposure to a large, diversified living platform with real scale and complexity
• Strong focus on wellbeing, growth, and inclusive culture
• Competitive rewards, recognition programs, and lifestyle benefits

How to Apply

Apply now with your CV. Please note that applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.

No agencies please.

At The Living Company, we honour and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated.