Salary: $180,000 – $240,000

Job Type: Full-time

Sydney CBD | Full-Time | On-Site (5 Days)WHO WE AREFounded 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 ROLEAs 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 approvalsAssessing new acquisition opportunities and preparing detailed development appraisalsRepresenting TLC with authorities, joint venture partners, external consultants and internal teamsCoordinating architects, engineers and specialist consultants to keep projects aligned to budget,



schedule and guidelinesLeading tender processes and contract negotiations in partnership with our Construction team, and managing the retail leasing strategy for our mixed-use buildingsTracking project costs and budgets, and reporting on progress to the finance and investment teams, management board and project control groupsWHAT YOU’LL BRINGTertiary qualification in Property, Architecture, Construction or a related disciplineMinimum 10 years’ experience in property development or construction in AustraliaDemonstrated experience managing large-scale residential development projectsStrong leadership skills, with a proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budgetDeep understanding of the property development lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and operationsFinancial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reportingExcellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teamsKnowledge of building regulations, sustainability practices and risk management will be highly regardedWHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?Be part of a purpose-led organisation shaping how Australians liveExposure to a large, diversified living platform with real scale and complexityStrong focus on wellbeing, growth, and inclusive cultureCompetitive rewards, recognition programs, and lifestyle benefitsNo 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 workplace 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Development Manager (Haymarket)
🏢 Scape Australia
📍 Haymarket