About the role

The Development Manager is responsible for leading the successful planning, management and delivery of a diverse portfolio of land division, built form and commercial development projects for Adelaide Development Corporation (ADC). Reporting directly to the Development Director, the role provides end-to-end oversight from acquisition, due diligence and feasibility through design, approvals, procurement, construction, completion and handover.

This position requires a commercially focused and delivery-oriented professional who can coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, establish clear project strategies and maintain strong control of budgets, programmes, risks and quality. The Development Manager will work closely with internal leadership, landowners, government agencies, service authorities, contractors, tenants and other stakeholders to resolve complex issues, support sound investment decisions and maximise project value while meeting statutory, operational and organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and manage large-scale land subdivision, commercial and mixed-use development projects from inception to completion

- Prepare and review feasibility models, development budgets, cashflows and project programmes

- Manage consultants including planners, engineers, surveyors, architects and legal advisors

- Coordinate planning, development approval, infrastructure and authority approval processes





- Administer consultant and construction contracts and monitor project performance against budget and programme

- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes

- Negotiate with landowners, government agencies, service authorities, tenants and key stakeholders

- Prepare board and management reports outlining project status, risks, financial performance and key decisions

- Support acquisitions, due diligence, valuation reviews and strategic development opportunities

- Drive project delivery outcomes while maintaining quality, compliance and commercial objectives

About you

- Minimum 7 years experience in property development or a related industry role

- Degree qualification in Property, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline

- Demonstrated experience delivering broadacre land division projects

- Experience managing built form developments including commercial, industrial, retail or mixed-use projects

- Strong feasibility, financial analysis and project management skills

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication capabilities

- Sound understanding of planning, development and infrastructure approval processes

- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and maximise project value

- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a rapid-paced environment

- Strong understanding of feasibility software and strong experience with excel and cost tracking

- Current drivers license

📌 Development Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Adelaide Corporation Group
📍 Adelaide