The Opportunity – Join us in shaping a better future for people, communities, and the planet.

Location: Melbourne

Join us in shaping the future of industrial development in Melbourne's rapidly growing northern corridor.

We're looking for an Assistant Development Manager to support the delivery of a logistics and industrial development currently progressing through the Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) exhibition process in Beveridge Victoria. This is a unique prospect to become involved at the front end of a landmark project and play a key role in shaping the planning, infrastructure and development outcomes that will influence the precinct for decades to come.

Reporting to a Senior Development Manager, you'll gain broad exposure across the full development lifecycle while working with a high-performing team responsible for creating industrial and logistics destinations that support business growth, employment and economic development.

We're Looking For

We're seeking an emerging development professional who wants to be involved in shaping one of Victoria's future major industrial and logistics precincts.

You'll bring strong communication and organisational skills, commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in planning, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. You'll enjoy working collaboratively across diverse project teams and balancing multiple priorities to help drive project outcomes.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Development Manager, you'll work closely with internal teams, consultants, government agencies and external stakeholders to progress key project outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the planning,



approvals and delivery of large-scale industrial development projects.
- Assisting with project feasibility updates, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Coordinating consultants, technical studies and project approvals.
- Building strong relationships with government authorities, landowners, utility providers, consultants and community stakeholders.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement initiatives and helping drive positive project outcomes.
- Assisting with contract administration, procurement processes and governance approvals.
- Monitoring project risks, opportunities, budgets, programmes and key deliverables.
- Contributing to the strategic planning and vision for one of Victoria's most significant future employment precincts.

Why this role? This is more than a typical Assistant Development Manager position.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Be involved in a major industrial development from the planning phase through to delivery.
- Gain exposure to complex planning, infrastructure and stakeholder engagement challenges.
- Develop strong commercial, financial and project management skills.
- Work directly with experienced development professionals and industry leaders.
- Build a clear pathway towards a Development Manager career.





About You You are an emerging development professional who is passionate about property and infrastructure development and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Experience & Skills That Count

- Tertiary qualification in Property, Development or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Around 2 to 3 years’ experience in property development, property development, planning, project management, construction or a related field.
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, consultant procurement and contract administration within a project environment, with a desire to further develop commercial and development management capability.
- Ability to coordinate stakeholders, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced development professionals.
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

The Right Mindset

- Customer focused and committed to delivering positive stakeholder outcomes.
- Is commercially minded and eager to develop their development management capability.
- Collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working across cross functional teams.
- Uses sound judgement, takes initiative and knows when to seek guidance or escalate issues.

The Stockland Proposition

We’re a supportive, empowered team that works as one to create better places and experiences for everyone.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Stockland – a better way to live

📌 Assistant Development Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Stockland
📍 Melbourne