ACT Government
12 months + 12 months with the possibility of extension
$126.62 Hourly Rate
WFH Flexibility -Minimum 3 days in office 2 days remote

Our client is a Large Government organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to join their team in Canberra, ACT.

Role summary:

The Senior Development Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex land development and urban development projects, primarily from the sales process and site settlement through to project completion. The role provides technical, commercial and stakeholder leadership across multiple projects, ensuring delivery meets government priorities, contractual obligations, budget, time, quality and community objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Delivery – Lead complex greenfield and urban development projects, managing timelines, milestones, budgets, resources, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
Governance, Risk & Commercial Management – Ensure compliance with contractual, government and organisational requirements, while actively managing procurement, contracts, project risks, budgets and delivery performance.




Stakeholder Leadership & Reporting – Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, developers, contractors, buyers and key stakeholders, while providing transparent reporting and strategic advice to senior stakeholders.

Selection Criteria:
At least 10 years' experience in project or program delivery, particularly across complex land development, infrastructure, urban development or similarly complex projects.
Strong knowledge of governance, contract management, procurement, commercial management and risk management, with the ability to manage projects against scope, budget, time and quality targets.
Solid stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes across government and industry environments.

On offer is a contract chance with a highly sought-after Government Organisation in Canberra, with a highly competitive daily rate.

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