Development Manager

HousingFirst is an award-winning, independent, not-for-profit organisation leading the way in how community housing is designed, financed, built and managed. By developing innovative partnerships and investment opportunities, HousingFirst creates beautiful homes for residents who pay rent within their means, minimising financial stress and giving them opportunity to achieve a higher quality of life.

With 35 years of financial, property development, tenancy, asset management and community development experience, we are in an exciting growth phase with the significant planned expansion of our property portfolio.

Our workplace is characterised by the values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness, collaboration and accountability. We offer attractive remuneration, salary packaging and flexible working conditions.

The Position

Working in alignment with HousingFirst’ s mission and strategic objectives, the Development Manager leads the acquisition and delivery of community housing projects, overseeing funding proposals, tendering, construction and handover while building strong stakeholder relationships. The role ensures projects meet timelines, budgets and quality standards, supports continuous service improvement, and operates with a high level of independence.

• Support the Head of Developments & Asset with preparing high-quality funding proposals that aligns with organisational priorities and objectives

• Managing and administering the tender/bid stage, planning, pre-construction tender works, construction delivery, post-construction and handover of HousingFirst’s community housing projects; ensuring timely delivery, budget control and quality are maintained.

• Ensuring effective communication with all constituents, funding bodies and stakeholders, while ensuring effective and positive promotion of the organisation and its activities.

• Identifying, developing and retaining effective relationships with relevant project stakeholders; such as consultants, statutory authorities, builders, suppliers and contractors.

• Working with HousingFirst staff and service users to further improve the delivery, quality and scope of community housing services in accordance with HousingFirst’s Mission, Values, Purpose, Strategic Goals and Business Plan.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management) and/or a degree in property and construction, engineering or a related field.

• Demonstrable experience in project management and/or development management.

• Ability to use relevant computer software such as Microsoft Project, Office applications, Estate Master.

• Ability to prepare and interpret a cashflow analysis.

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write non-standard reports

• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills

• Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skill

• Highly developed team leadership skills including leadership of project teams

• Capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision

• Enthusiastic self-starter with capacity for sustained effort

• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and to meet deadlines and tight timeframes

• Responsive to feedback including constructive feedback given in an objective manner

• Desire to be part of a values driven and community focussed organisation

To be considered for this opportunity you must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status, Victorian Drivers License and a National Police Check and Victorian Working with Childrens Check will also be required for the preferred candidate.

To apply please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet these requirements by clicking on the Apply tab. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the position may be filled before the closing date.

If you have any questions around the role, please reach out to [email protected]

HousingFirst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures: and to Elders both past and present.

We are committed to the principles of social inclusion and aim to ensure that our workplaces, policies and services treat every person with respect and dignity, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, ethnicity or religion.