• Temporary full-time opportunity until June 2027
• Office location – Newcastle
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $141,175 - $164,405 + super

The Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) is seeking a Senior Development Manager to support its objective of creating thriving communities across the Hunter and Central Coast.

The Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) is a State Government agency within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastucture. It is the primary driver and coordinator of economic and urban development across the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

HCCDC’s chief objectives include creating economic growth, stimulating private investment in new housing supply and employment, and creating vibrant communities.

About the Role:

Reporting to the relevant Director, the Senior Development Manager will lead urban renewal projects in the Hunter and Central Coast. You will have accountability and responsibility for the planning, approvals, delivery, financial control and disposal of these projects. Critical to the success of this role is identifying and building relationships with targeted community, public and private stakeholders to forge, secure and deliver partnership opportunities.

This senior position will demonstrate an innovative and adaptable approach which supports the achievement of HCCDC’s vision to grow diverse jobs and create more homes and attractive lifestyle opportunities in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

For more information read the full role description 

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and managing the complete land and property development process.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee, direct and manage a multi-disciplinary project team and interact positively and successfully with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as property development, engineering, land economics, valuation, commerce, construction management, project management or planning.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills

To be successful in the role, ideally you will have:

• 5+ years’ experience in property development or related fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills and the ability to work independently across the full remit of project management
• Strong relationship management skills and expertise in stakeholder management.
• Ability to build teams across multi-disciplinary areas including consultants as well as internal DPHI colleagues
• A high degree of motivation and self-drive.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate others.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively; and deliver affordable and diverse housing.

We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and building the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Monday 18  November 2024 at 11:55PM. Contact Nicola Robinson on Nicola.robinson@hccdc.nsw.gov.au for further details.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.