Pacific Partnerships is seeking a motivated and commercially astute Senior Development Associate to support the origination, development and delivery of major infrastructure, energy and digital projects across Australia.

Working within our Core Infrastructure, Energy & Digital team, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of Public Private Partnerships (PPP), major infrastructure bids and strategic project opportunities. You will work alongside experienced Project Directors, Development Managers and industry-leading partners to help shape complex projects from early-stage development through to successful delivery.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to support the successful management, development and delivery of high-performance infrastructure, energy and digital solutions, while providing technical, commercial and project management support across key project workstreams.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the management and development of PPP and major infrastructure bid opportunities.

- Assisting with project origination, business development and strategic growth initiatives.

- Coordinating project workstreams to ensure effective integration across technical, commercial, financial and stakeholder requirements.

- Supporting the engagement and management of external advisors, consultants and consortium partners.

- Preparing reports, business cases, approval papers, presentations and client submission materials.

- Assisting with project budgeting, planning, governance and approval processes.

- Contributing to the development of commercially competitive and technically robust bid solutions.

- Coordinating and managing relationships with government agencies, clients and key industry stakeholders.

- Supporting pre-teaming discussions and consortium formation activities.





- Identifying, managing and escalating project risks and opportunities.

- Representing Pacific Partnerships at industry forums, briefings and stakeholder events.

- Promoting effective project governance and compliance with CIMIC Group policies and procedures.

- Supporting knowledge sharing, capability development and continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.

About Pacific Partnerships

Pacific Partnerships is the development and investment arm of the CIMIC Group. We develop, invest in and manage infrastructure, energy and digital assets that create long-term value for our clients, communities and shareholders.

Working closely with CIMIC operating companies including CPB Contractors, UGL and EIC Activities, Pacific Partnerships delivers innovative project solutions across transport, social infrastructure, utilities, energy and digital sectors. Our integrated model enables us to create opportunities throughout the entire asset lifecycle, from development and construction through to operations and maintenance.

About You:

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

- Postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Engineering will be highly regarded.

- Minimum seven years' post-graduate experience within major infrastructure, PPP,



Design & Construct (D&C;) or long-term services environments.

- Experience in project origination, transaction advisory or infrastructure project development.

- Strong project management capabilities, including planning, coordination, organisation and decision-making.

- Demonstrated experience working within complex, multi-disciplinary project environments.

- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.

- The ability to negotiate and influence effectively across government, client and industry stakeholders.

- Sound commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Teams and SharePoint.

- Experience using project documentation and data room platforms such as Aconex, Ansarada or Intralinks.

- A collaborative approach with a strong focus on delivery, innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Pacific Partnerships?

This is an opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's most significant infrastructure, energy and digital projects while working alongside experienced industry leaders. You'll gain exposure to complex project development activities, strategic business opportunities and major PPP pursuits that help shape communities and create long-term value.

At Pacific Partnerships and CIMIC Group, we foster a culture built on Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery, underpinned by an uncompromising commitment to safety. We offer an setting where talented professionals can develop their careers, broaden their experience and make a meaningful impact on nationally significant projects.

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📌 Senior Development Associate (Sydney)
🏢 Cimic Group
📍 Sydney