Assistant Development Manager

The Opportunity – Help build places people love to live. 

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Development Manager to join our growing Land Lease Communities team in Victoria. This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their development career while contributing to community centred, market leading projects within a high growth portfolio.   

Focusing on Halcyon Horizon, you’ll join a passionate team delivering vibrant communities that include freestanding homes, clubhouses, recreational facilities and beautifully designed open spaces.   

We're Looking For 

An experienced Assistant Development Manager who is ready to take greater ownership of a project and confidently coordinate a diverse range of stakeholders. 

You’ll bring development experience, natural leadership capability, and the confidence to keep projects moving. You will communicate clearly, build trust and take initiative. 

What You’ll Do 

You’ll work closely with Development, Project Management, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Community and Home Specialist teams to deliver quality homes, nurture prospective buyers and create positive experiences for homeowners and the broader community. 

You will:

• In time, take ownership of day to day development activities and help maintain momentum across the project
• Prepare and update project feasibilities, forecasts and financial reporting within a capital partnership structure
• Partner with the Project Management team to support the delivery of homes and maintain agreed quality standards
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams on market initiatives, community events and sales outcomes
• Build trusted relationships with consultants, delivery partners, prospective buyers, homeowners and community stakeholders 

About You 

You’re passionate about property development and want to play a meaningful role in creating communities where people feel connected and at home. 

You thrive when trusted to own your area of responsibility and enjoy working with people who support one another, challenge each other to grow and celebrate shared success. You’re resilient, commercially curious and comfortable managing competing priorities in a changing project environment. 

Experience & Skills That Count

• Experience in property development, with readiness to operate at an experienced Assistant Development Manager level
• Exposure to residential built form, sales and marketing
• Experience supporting project feasibilities, financial updates, planning, approvals or delivery activities
• Strong stakeholder management skills, clear communication and the confidence to navigate challenging conversations
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in property, development or a related discipline, along with a current driver’s license 

The Right Mindset

• A proactive approach with natural leadership capability, sound judgement and quiet confidence
• Resilience and accountability, with the drive to take ownership and keep work progressing without close supervision
• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in customers, homeowners and creating successful communities 

The Stockland Proposition 

We’re a community: a supportive, empowered team that works as one to create better places and experiences for everyone, including ourselves. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. 

Apply Today 

Stockland – a better way to live