- Career development – learn from a highly experienced property development team
- Competitive remuneration, flexible work options
- Pipeline of projects (multi residential apartments)

BHC is an independent, not-for-profit developer, owner and manager of affordable and community housing. We provide affordable rental housing to vulnerable members of the community and have a strong growth mindset – we like to push the envelope and are working to substantially grow our portfolio of affordable housing to meet significant community demand. This is rare and exciting opportunity to join us on that journey, to undertake meaningful work, and make a difference. The success of BHC has been largely due to the organisation’s ability to build relationships, source funding, strike entrepreneurial deals, create beautiful homes and deliver outcomes for communities.

The opportunity presents for an Assistant Development Manager to join our Development Team to deliver residential apartment projects (primarily 8+ storeys) across South East Queensland. Our team is fortunate to have been recognised as ‘Team of the Year’ by the Property Council of Australia’s Queensland branch at the 2024 inaugural People in Property awards.

The role will primarily support the Development Managers, and the Head of Development as required, with end-to-end development responsibilities from site identification, acquisition, deal structuring through to detailed design, project delivery and handover to our Operations Team for tenanting and asset management. With a number of exciting acquisitions made over the last 12 months, BHC is well placed to deliver approximately a further 1,000 units over the next four years.

As part of a growing Development team of 15, the role offers the chance to be part of a highly regarded and outcomes focussed team within the broader organisation (headcount of 90+ Brisbane-based staff).

At BHC, we are big on providing a high performing and inclusive team culture and we proactively strive to be an employer of choice, with a highly engaged and skilled workforce. The role presents at a very exciting time of growth as we work to deliver on our two strategic goals of ‘Growing the supply of affordable housing ’ and ‘Supporting residents and communities to thrive ’.

While the position is primarily based in central Brisbane within easy walking distance from Central Station at BHC’s modern offices at 333 Ann Street, a proportion of the week will be spent in the field attending BHC’s buildings and construction sites within driving distance. Access to Company vehicles and Uber for business is available.

As a contemporary organisation that genuinely values the employee experience,



we offer staff the option to work from home up to 2 days per week if desired and practical in their role.

More about the Role and Our Team

In addition to contributing to ensuring that development projects are completed on time, on budget and to a high standard, other key responsibilities include:

- Collaborate effectively across the organisation and with the Development Team colleagues.
- Support the management of projects throughout their entire development lifecycle, addressing the needs of tenants and the BHC Assets and Operations Team ensuring alignment with partnerships, funding commitments, and project feasibilities.
- Prepare budgets, reports, briefs, and memos for review by Development Managers.
- Report regularly to the relevant Development Manager on risks and opportunities.

With BHC’s significant growth mandate, we are looking for candidates who want to contribute to making projects happen and take full responsibility for their success whilst appreciating BHC’s vision and expectations.

For a Position Description with more information, please visit the Careers section of our website.

As a professional early in your development career with at least a couple of years+ of development experience, you will have a genuine interest and passion for working within the for-purpose sector and also be able to demonstrate:

- A proven ability to effectively communicate with consultants, internal stakeholders and team members in a high performing work environment.
- Capability in preparing reports and submissions as directed, with ability to make recommendations for action.
- Self-motivated and results focused.
- The ability to take instruction and direction, balanced with the ability to work reasonably autonomously and use personal initiative.
- The desire to actively contribute to a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture.
- Strong personal resilience and a sense of humour.

It is expected that applicants will hold suitable tertiary qualifications in construction, property (architecture, engineering, town planning, property economics) or project management.

Why join our team?

At BHC there is a strong focus on a good working culture (including work-life balance, flexible work options) with many staff having worked in the organisation long-term. As a mission-based organisation that provides housing for people on lower incomes, values-based people tend to be drawn to working with BHC.





There are plenty of professional development opportunities (formal and informal), and a strong history of internal promotions and movement across teams. All staff have access to an individual professional development budget of $2,000 every two years. Longevity of tenure is for the same reason staff are attracted to the organisation – because they enjoy making a difference and are given autonomy and ownership.

Staff also have access to generous salary packaging benefits to increase take home pay including $15,900 of your salary tax-free every year, plus $2,650 tax-free that can be put towards holiday accommodation or meals/entertainment; and novated leasing options. Discounts at major retailers on groceries, fuel, technology and phone bills to fashion, restaurants and entertainment is also available through our Flare Benefits program to help you save every day with well-known brands.

Access to pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years, that is portable within the community services sector.

Your wellbeing matters to us. You will receive access to a paid ‘wellbeing day’ off each quarter to relax, rebalance and focus on your health and wellbeing; an ex-gratia paid day over Christmas, flexible work arrangements, fortnightly massages and reflexology, social events during work hours, proactive mental health support including workshops, a holistic wellbeing program for staff and their families including nutritional and financial support, legal guidance and counselling, and a market-leading gender-neutral parental leave policy offering up to 14 weeks’ full pay in addition to government paid parental leave to support equality and inclusivity. At BHC we have a shared commitment to a work environment where everyone can belong. We are proud to have an employee led committee, BRIDGE (Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth and Equity) who actively support the priorities that are important to our staff.

The office environment is modern with a culture that reflects our core values of making a difference, working with integrity, supporting each other, working safely, our differences, being accountable and delivering quality, and celebrating achievements.

We invite you to visit BHC’s website to learn more about BHC.

To apply

Please apply via the link provided including your resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the position requirements (even if you meet most but not all, we still would love to hear from you).

Every application we receive is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team, never by AI.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

Applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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📌 Assistant Development Manager (Residential Apartments) (Brisbane City)
🏢 BHC Creating Liveable Communities
📍 Brisbane City