Assistant Development Manager

WHO IS THE LIVING COMPANY?

The Living Company is redefining how people live - delivering sustainable, community-driven spaces nationwide. Founded in 2013 as Scape Australia, we’ve grown into a fully integrated living platform spanning Student Living (Scape), Affordable Housing (RTL Co.), and Retirement Living (Aveo). Today, we manage $17bn in assets, 106 properties, and 35,000 beds and units across the country. Our mission? To become Earth’s Best Living Company.

THE ROLE

Supporting our Scape Australia platform, this role sits in our ‘in-house’ acquisition, developments, design and construction function. What sets us apart is the fact that we manage our own pipeline to deliver our extraordinary assets and partner with Australia’s leading D&C groups. It’s busy and it’s rewarding. Our development ambitions are grand, our design vision is bold, and our passion is real.

With continued growth on the horizon, we are seeking an Assistant Development Manager to join our expanding team. In this front-end focused role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of delivery for our mixed-use projects. Key areas of focus will be assisting on origination and project feasibilities, preparing and managing development applications in coordination with local authorities and working our various business units to ensure projects are scoped, designed and delivered as envisioned.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Reporting, budgeting, risk assessment and monthly review of our pipeline projects.
• Scoping, engaging, and managing internal and external team on Development Applications (DAs).
• Assessing new acquisition opportunities with the preparation of development feasibilities.
• Managing project timeframes, budget, and quality.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including councils and other government officials/departments.
• Proactively identifying and managing project risks and issues effectively
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Tertiary qualifications in building, engineering, project management, architecture, property development, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in project or development management, with strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Proven ability to work with councils and government agencies, with solid understanding of planning frameworks and approval pathways.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, feasibility preparation, and assessing acquisition opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, contracts, building processes, regulations, and quality standards for mixed-use developments.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

At The Living Company, we are all about creating and sharing the good vibes. Below are just some of the perks of joining our team:

• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks to keep you healthy and thriving.
• Insurance discounts up to 10% with top providers like Bupa, nib, and NobleOak.
• A month dedicated to your well-being and health, plus a day off to celebrate however you want.
• Passionate work environment that inspires and energizes.
• Birthday leave because your special day deserves to be celebrated.
• Generous referral bonuses (up to $5k) for bringing great talent to our team.
• EAP, Sonder & Duress support to ensure your peace of mind.

THE FINE PRINT

At The Living Company we believe that we are most successful and effective when we work together as a team, so please be aware that The Living Company HQ teams work in the office 5 days per week.

No agencies please. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

At The Living Company, we honour and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated.