• Are you an experienced and passionate property professional with a track record of delivering successful development projects?
• Do you have a strong commercial acumen and a flair for innovation and design?
• Do you want to work for a values-driven organisation that makes a positive difference in the lives of people and communities?

About the role

As the Senior Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing financial feasibility and investment modelling for potential and current projects
• Managing project budgets and reporting on performance targets and metrics
• Overseeing and managing all aspects of the project delivery phase from site selection to handover
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies
• Contributing to the overall VMCH strategic plan and vision
• Leading and promoting continuous improvement and innovation in development projects
• Managing risks and ensuring compliance with quality, safety and sustainability standards

About you

You have a degree in Architecture, Property Development or Project Management and extensive experience in the management and delivery of a range of complex, large-scale projects.

Having previously worked in a similar role, you have expertise in the preparation and analysis of financial feasibility studies, budgeting, and cost monitoring to achieve profitable outcomes.  Additionally, you have the ability to analyse business reports and financial information to report effectively throughout each project.

You display strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Confident and resourceful in your approach, you have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport, negotiate and form relationships with people at all levels.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us

VMCH is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services including affordable housing, residential aged care, retirement living, community and disability services and specialist education.

We operate in over 50 locations, have 2,600+ employees and over 600 volunteers maintaining our 24/7 service to vulnerable people across Victoria.

We are committed to providing compassionate, respectful and quality services to all, regardless of faith, background or circumstance.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.