Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Ongoing, full time
• Office location – Newcastle preferred with other NSW locations considered.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,666 plus super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

The Development Manager manages and delivers development, advisory, and transaction projects for government property assets and portfolios, specifically for the purpose of workplace accommodation. This includes managing complex projects that require creative problem-solving and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to achieve commercial, social and community benefits.

You’ll bring your expertise to guide projects through feasibility, strategy, stakeholder consultation, and delivery stages. Whether it’s rezoning, remediation, development, or divestment, your work will directly support government priorities and contribute to a more connected, sustainable and liveable NSW.

Read the full Role Description:  Development Manager

What you will bring to the role

• Strong project management skills across complex property, planning, procurement, workplace design and construction, with a proven ability to deliver outcomes in high-pressure and changing contexts.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities across legal, political, and community interfaces.
• A collaborative and strategic mindset, backed by sound commercial acumen and a drive to identify opportunities and solutions across a diverse property portfolio.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in property and development management or equivalent professional experience.
• Drivers Licence and the ability to travel.

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 builds 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

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 14th September 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mark Everett, Senior Development Manager at mark.everett@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.