Sydney CBD | Full time | On-Site (5 Days) WHO WE ARE Founded in 2013 as Scape Australia, leaders in student housing, we’ve since grown into a vertically integrated living platform known as The Living Company; managing $18B in assets across Student Living (Scape), Rent to Live – Affordable Housing (RTL Co.), and Retirement Living (Aveo); spanning site origination, investment, planning, design, development, construction, and operations. The Living Company is reshaping the way Australians live by delivering sustainable, community-driven, and high-quality spaces across the country.

THE ROLE As Senior Development Manager, you’ll be a key player in overseeing the delivery of our mixed-use projects across retirement living (RL), purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent (BTR). Your leadership will ensure our planning and acquisition outcomes align with our strategic and sustainability targets, and that every project we deliver is a best-in-class living environment.

With a significant pipeline of projects and a growing living platform, this is a career-defining opportunity to shape what we build next.

Day-to-day you will be (but not limited to):

Managing the front-end delivery of complex, large-scale RL, BTR and PBSA projects, from feasibilities and forecasting through to development applications and planning approvals

Assessing new acquisition opportunities and preparing detailed development appraisals

Representing TLC with authorities, joint venture partners, external consultants and internal teams

Coordinating architects, engineers and specialist consultants to keep projects aligned to budget, schedule and guidelines

Leading tender processes and contract negotiations in partnership with our Construction team,



and managing the retail leasing strategy for our mixed-use buildings

Tracking project costs and budgets, and reporting on progress to the finance and investment teams, management board and project control groups

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Tertiary qualification in Property, Architecture, Construction or a related discipline

Minimum 10 years’ experience in property development or construction in Australia

Demonstrated experience managing large-scale residential development projects

Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Deep understanding of the property development lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and operations

Financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting

Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams

Knowledge of building regulations, sustainability practices and risk management will be highly regarded

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?

Be part of a purpose-led organisation shaping how Australians live

Exposure to a large, diversified living platform with real scale and complexity

Strong focus on wellbeing, growth, and inclusive culture

Competitive rewards, recognition programs, and lifestyle benefits

No agencies please.

At The Living Company, we honour and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone’s voice is heard and celebrated.

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📌 Senior Development Manager (Haymarket)
🏢 Scape Australia
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