Job Description
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Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term 3.5-years position.
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Remuneration: Competitive total package
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Location: Kensington, NSW
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About UNSW
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At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia's global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society. Estate Management (EM) provides a range of services and advice to all Faculties and Divisions on the Kensington campus as well as the sub-campuses.
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Why your role matters
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The Development Manager identifies, plans, and delivers building and strategic assets across the University's estate, ensuring alignment with UNSW and Estate Management (EM) strategic goals.
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This role manages detailed project reporting and engages with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government authorities across planning, utilities, roads, transport, and health.
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As part of the Division of Operations, EM delivers services to UNSW campuses, including master planning, infrastructure development, construction, engineering, maintenance, and facility operations to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
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The position reports to the Senior Manager, Development – Major Projects and has no direct reports.
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About the Role
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Identify project scope, establish procurement strategies, and prepare feasibility models to secure governance approvals.
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Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, tender, construction, and defects liability phases to deliver innovative project outcomes.
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Engage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to drive value-add opportunities and maintain clear communication.
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Manage ongoing project finances, cash flows,



and risk mitigation strategies to optimize returns for the University.
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Resolve project issues promptly while delivering high-standard reporting and customer service.
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Conduct post-occupancy evaluations to capture lessons learned while ensuring full compliance with WHS, legislative, and UNSW standards.
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About You
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Tertiary degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Property Economics or a related field, or equivalent major project experience in complex operational environments.
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Proven track record in planning and delivering major projects to achieve strict cost, time, quality, and value objectives.
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Specialised sector experience in student accommodation and/or residential required, with experience in education, research, or health environments desirable.
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Robust expertise in strategic planning, contract administration, financial claims, risk management, and site safety management systems.
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Experience in property transactions, agreements and legal instruments.
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Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, networking, and conflict resolution skills within a complex institutional setting.
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Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and reporting abilities aligned with UNSW aims, values, and compliance guidelines.
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For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description
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Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role,



valid Australian working rights are required on application.
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UNSW Benefits and Culture:
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Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
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Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
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Career development opportunities
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Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
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Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
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Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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Pre-Employment Checks
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Aligned with UNSW's focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
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These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
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National and International Criminal history checks
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Entitlement to work and ID checks
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Working With Children Checks
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Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
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Verification of relevant qualifications
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Verification of relevant professional membership
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Employment history and reference checks
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Financial responsibility
assessments/checks.
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Medical Checks and Assessments
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Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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📌 Development Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Unsw Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 New South Wales