Lake Macquarie City Council - Speers Point NSW

$118,937 - $138,224 a year

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

17h ago , from Lake Macquarie City Council

See the potential in a site and know how to bring it to life? Join our team as Senior Property Development Officer and lead property development projects from first opportunity to final construction. Bring your commercial insight and project delivery expertise to work that balances strong development outcomes with lasting value for our community.

Lead projects on Council-owned land from site selection to completion

Combine commercial thinking, urban design knowledge and practical project delivery oversight

Permanent full-time, with amazing benefits and work-life balance

LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

As part of our Property Development team, you'll identify opportunities and lead a program of development projects on Council-owned land. You'll guide each project through site selection, feasibility and business case development, planning approvals, tendering, contract administration and construction, keeping cost, delivery and social outcomes in focus.

You'll bring together internal specialists and external professional service providers, manage budgets and report on progress, financial performance and emerging risks. Working within a complex contractual and regulatory environment, you'll apply sound governance, quality assurance and work health and safety practices while finding practical solutions to development challenges.

Relationships will be central to your success. You'll engage government agencies, contractors, developers and community members,



lead consultations and present at public meetings, including complex or contentious matters. The role may involve travel between sites and after-hours work.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You see both the big picture and the detail that makes a project succeed. An experienced property development professional, you bring commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a proven ability to turn opportunities into completed projects. You're confident navigating planning and construction requirements, negotiating solutions and keeping diverse stakeholders engaged. Whether you're presenting to the community or resolving a contractual challenge, you communicate clearly and bring a practical, well-researched approach.

You must also meet the following criteria:

Degree qualifications in Property Development, Construction Management, Valuation/Land Economics, Town Planning or a related discipline, and/or equivalent extensive relevant experience in a similar role

Proven experience delivering property development projects from site selection to project completion, including contract preparation and administration

High-level strategic and tactical planning, project management and commercial skills,



supported by solid analytical, research and problem-solving abilities

Experience in community consultation and public participation, with strong written communication, presentation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Ability to research and interpret relevant legislation, including the Real Property Act 1900, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993 and related regulations

Ability to lead workgroups, coordinate internal and external professional service providers and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

Well-developed Office 365 and project management software skills, including spreadsheets and databases, and a NSW Class C driver licence

Creative thinking, knowledge of innovative urban design principles and an understanding of state, regional and local planning policies will also be highly regarded.

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

Competitive salary from $118,937 - $138,224 a year plus 12% superannuation

35 hours per week working across a 9-day fortnight

Work a mixture of office, on site and from home

Long Service leave after 5 years

We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous, discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program

Free parking within walking distance of our office building

Along with many other perks that come

📌 Senior Property Development Officer (Newcastle)
🏢 Lake Macquarie City Council
📍 Newcastle