Senior Development Manager - Apartments

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Senior Development Manager - Apartments (25166) Due to growth, we are recruiting multiple opportunities for Senior Development Managers and Development Managers to join Stockland’s Development Business in NSW and VIC. Stockland’s Return to Apartments We have made a return to the mixed-use high-density, apartment-led market in NSW and VIC. This strategic move highlights our commitment to urban renewal and creating vibrant, versatile communities. Our vision is to develop liveable spaces that are seamlessly connected to jobs, transport, and amenities, fostering a sense of community and convenience. Additionally, our appointment as a preferred partner for the transformative Waterloo renewal project highlights our leadership in large-scale urban regeneration. This ambitious project will revitalise Waterloo, blending social, affordable, and private housing to create a dynamic and inclusive community. Through these initiatives, we are not just building homes; we are shaping sustainable urban environments for the future. About the Opportunity These newly created roles will offer the opportunity to work on projects contributing to Stockland’s growth in the Apartments, Mixed-Use Build to Sell and Build to Rent sectors. This role will be based at our Sydney Head office on Castlereagh Street. The Senior Development Manager will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, including acquisition, planning, scoping, procurement, and delivery. They will foster a high-performing, customer-focused team culture that supports high-value outputs and an environment where people excel. By leveraging Stockland’s cross-functional capabilities, they will drive profit center performance and ensure projects meet cash flow and profit return benchmarks. Key Responsibilities Drive apartment-led, mixed-use opportunities, including detailed design and feasibility assessments. Ensure projects are scoped, designed, and delivered within agreed parameters, managing project consultant coordination, financial performance, contracts, marketing, inquiries, and commercial negotiations. Prepare and maintain financial models for current and prospective projects. Monitor markets, cultivate relationships to source and analyse development site opportunities, and manage purchase negotiations, due diligence, and internal approvals. Support ongoing analysis of the existing pipeline to secure approvals and bring projects to market. Foster a culture of cross-divisional collaboration to maximise overall profitability by leveraging Stockland’s mixed-use capabilities. Ensure plans for stakeholders, community development, and the environment are in place and executed. Monitor market and competitor activity, implementing product changes with the project team to maintain competitiveness. Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to secure support for future project visions, including capital partnerships. About You We are seeking experienced development leaders with a track record working on Apartments (BTR or BTS) or Mixed Use projects. In addition, you will have the following qualifications, skills, and attributes: Deep understanding and experience across the full development cycle. Commercial acumen, including site assessment, feasibility analysis, and forecasting. Advanced ability to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You are a leader and enjoy working collaboratively and mentoring others. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field. The Stockland Proposition At Stockland, we are focused on delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse, and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career. We recognise the importance of flexibility and work-life integration, with over 80% of our employees benefiting from informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this diversity. Due to the permanent nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date. Apply today – Stockland – it's your place. Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position, and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland’s preferred agency panel to . #J-18808-Ljbffr