Reporting to the Director of Property, this is a senior leadership position responsible for driving the end-to-end development process, from concept through to completion, and ensuring optimal performance of our diverse property portfolio.

This hands-on role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep experience in development, property management, and growth leadership. You’ll help shape the future of aged care infrastructure across NSW through innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of strategic development and property growth initiatives.

• Manage all phases of property development—from feasibility and planning to construction, lease-up, and handover.

• Optimise the existing property portfolio to meet organisational goals.

• Identify and drive new business opportunities, including acquisitions and partnerships.

• Oversee property operations, asset performance, and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners across multiple regions.

About You
You are a confident and experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and can balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Property, Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or similar.

• At least 10 years of experience in property development, including 5+ in a senior leadership capacity.

• Proven success in large-scale project delivery and strategic portfolio growth.

• Exceptional financial, stakeholder, and team leadership skills.

• A strong understanding of market trends, property legislation, and commercial acumen.

Desirable:

• Master's degree or certifications such as MRICS or PMP.

• Experience in the aged care, healthcare, residential, or community infrastructure sectors.

Additional Information

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.

• Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

• Travel to project sites will be required.

• Working hours will vary to meet business needs; availability between 7am – 7pm Monday to Friday is essential.

Why Join UPA?

At UPA, we are committed to delivering quality aged care and community services across NSW. Our growing property portfolio supports over 30 facilities from Northern Victoria to the Queensland border, including residential aged care homes, retirement villages, and home care offices.

We offer a collaborative, purpose-led culture where your expertise will drive meaningful impact across our communities.

Candidates must have right to work in Australia.

Appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
If we can make adjustments to our recruitment or interview process to better support you, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.