Development Manager

Job no: 493648
Work type: Full Time
Location: Darwin, Townsville
Classification: Executive Level 1

About us

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence’s operational needs.  

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members. 

To find out more about DHA, please refer to our DHA.gov.au or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

Sitting within the Property Group, the Development and Construction team is responsible for delivering residential developments which satisfy and fulfil the requirements of DHA’s Corporate Objectives, managing construction of properties to meet provisioning requirements and overseeing property sales.

About the role

As the Development Manager you will plan and lead complex development projects to achieve business objectives, on time and on budget. This includes the delivery of green or brown field residential development projects, including rezoning processes, managing and evaluating project risks, as well as influencing business outcomes to align with DHA’s goals and objectives.

You will be responsible for leading and motivating a diverse, cross-functional project team to identify and deliver residential developments in accordance with DHA’s Corporate Objectives and manage the construction of properties to meet provisioning requirements. This will include developing and implementing marketing communications and develop and implement investment marketing activities to drive new leads.

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance
• Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

Note:  All successful applicants are required to hold a valid Driver Licence and be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

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Applications close: 11:55pm AEST Thursday 3 July 2025. Any questions? Please contact Peter Gurkin, National Manager Developments T: 0421 041 129 E: peter.gurkin@dha.gov.au  

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

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