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Assistant Development Manager – Retail & Place

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$131,108 a year
Where
Darlington Campus
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The posting

  • 2 x full time, 5-year fixed term positions. Located at the Services Building (G12) on Camperdown Campus
  • Support the planning, coordination and delivery of property and development projects across the University's property portfolio
  • Base Salary HEO8, $131,108 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for 2 x Assistant Development Manager – Retail & Place to join the University Infrastructure team.

Property & Development within the University Infrastructure at the University of Sydney, oversees a diverse portfolio of commercial activities, including commercial farms, student accommodation, property management, retail, property acquisition and divestment. The department also play a key role in supporting the University's broader strategic and commercial objectives. Within this division, the Retail & Place team is focused on enhancing campus, creating destinations that enrich student, staff and visitor experiences.

As Assistant Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of property and development projects across the University's diverse portfolio. You will contribute to projects at every stage of the development lifecycle, from feasibility assessments, planning and approvals through to procurement, design and delivery, helping to translate strategic priorities into successful development outcomes.

Working closely with Development Managers, project teams, consultants and stakeholders, you will provide project coordination, commercial, financial and administrative support to drive effective project delivery. You will assist with project controls, reporting, stakeholder engagement and governance processes, ensuring projects remain aligned with approved business cases, organisational requirements and strategic objectives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • support the planning and delivery of development projects across feasibility, planning, approvals, procurement, design and delivery phases
  • monitor project expenditure and assist with cost tracking and reporting
  • assist in preparing project reports, committee papers and briefing materials
  • coordinate communication between project teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
  • undertake research, data collection and analysis to support project planning and decision-making
  • monitor market, planning and industry developments relevant to assigned projects.

About you

  • demonstrated experience in property development across one or more phases of acquisition, planning and approvals, construction and sale. Experience in retail and place is highly desirable
  • tertiary qualifications - Property Economics / Project Management (desired)
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  • demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service and adapt to change
  • strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
  • accuracy, attention to detail and highly organised.
  • planning, analysis and communication skills together with the ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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