Department: Portfolio Development

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:

Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

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Req ID: 86441

Senior Development Manager

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Temporary for 2 Years, multiple positions

Salary: GR 11/12 $154,231 to $178,369 plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Homes NSW is seeking an experienced and motivated Development Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of residential developments, ranging from medium-density projects through to large-scale urban renewal initiatives.

You will manage projects across the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and project delivery.

The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of a range of residential projects, from medium density to large scale urban renewal projects, including financial and economic justification, planning, procurement, development, project management and financial control of projects.

What you’ll do

Deliver social housing projects, through a range of delivery mechanisms including partnering with the private, not-for-profit and the community housing sector to deliver outcomes in line with Homes NSW objectives.

Establish and proactively manage positive working relationships with project stakeholders, including business partners, contractors, external consultants and other Government Agencies

Develop and manage a range of projects through the project lifecycle, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder management, and operative financial and risk management processes, to guide project delivery in meeting business objectives.

Plan, manage, monitor, report and coordinate governance arrangements to ensure financial, cost, time and quality of planning, approvals and project implementation occurs in line with quality assurance practices.

Identify, analyse and advise on legal, regulatory and operational risks to projects and initiatives, and develop, communicate and implement risk mitigation plans and strategies.

Prepare a range of strategic and operational documentation, including briefing papers, discussion papers, reports, submissions and responses to provide and seek information from project stakeholders.

Provide advice and support to Executive Leadership Team on the development, implementation, management and reporting of projects.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative project professional with experience delivering complex property, development, construction or infrastructure projects.



To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Experience leading projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, procurement, governance, delivery and close-out.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to autonomously manage risks, budgets, timelines and competing priorities to achieve quality outcomes.

Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work and lead a team effectively across government, industry and community stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and project documentation, and present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Sound knowledge of property development, construction and project delivery principles, including governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.

The ability to plan, prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on delivering strategic outcomes.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction management, property development or a related discipline.

The role may involve travel both locally and regionally, including overnight travel, as required by the business

Download the Role description To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

A challenging and rewarding career

Versatile, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners,



to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working workplace!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role including the focus capabilities found in the role description:

In 500 words or less demonstrate your experience in delivering a range of residential projects including the planning, procurement, development, project management, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 28 September AEST, 2026

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Megan Crowe [email protected]

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please reach out to Katie Hardy at [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Senior Development Manager (Parramatta)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Parramatta