Cbus Property has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Manager to join one of Australia’s leading property developers working on our new River Street, Richmond development.
River Street is more than a development – it’s a new chapter for Richmond, where design excellence, natural landscape and city energy converge to create a place of enduring value.
Who we are
Cbus Property is a wholly owned entity of CBUS Super, the industry superannuation fund for the Australian construction, building and allied industries, with funds under management exceeding $105 billion.
Cbus Property is responsible for the strategic performance and management of all aspects of the CBUS Super direct property investment business, including major investments and developments in the commercial office, residential and retail sectors. Our property portfolio currently exceeds $7.8 billion, with a further $3.4 billion of development work in hand, making us one of Australia’s leading integrated property investors and developers.
The Role
Working across the full development lifecycle, you will help shape project strategy, drive strong stakeholder engagement and deliver high-quality outcomes that align with commercial, operational and sustainability objectives.
Reporting to the Project Director, you will play a key role in managing governance, risk, financial performance and project reporting, while partnering with internal teams, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver the project on time, within budget and to a high standard.
The Development Manager will:
- Lead the delivery of development projects from planning and approvals through to construction, completion and handover.
- Manage project governance, reporting, budgets, cash flow, feasibility, risk and programme performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, authorities, joint venture partners and other key external stakeholders.
- Drive commercial outcomes by identifying opportunities, recommending delivery strategies and supporting strong project profitability.
- Support a collaborative, high-performing project environment and contribute to continuous improvement across development delivery.
What we are looking for:
- 5 years + experience in property development or related property experience, with demonstrated capability at each phase of the development lifecycle
- Tertiary qualifications in a property-related discipline such as Property, Commerce, or Construction Management.
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience with project feasibility, budget management, financial reporting and risk management.
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence a broad range of stakeholders, internally and externally
- Experience in the development sales and marketing process
- Working knowledge of building services
- A passion for property development and a desire to deliver high-quality outcomes
- A natural curiosity for driving improvements and innovations in workflows and systems
- Demonstrated experience working with Development systems (experience using MRI, Concur, Estate Master, Property Shell would be a strong advantage).
Our People Experience – what we offer you
At Cbus Property we are passionate about creating exceptional places where people live, work and connect. We believe exceptional places begin with exceptional people, and we believe our people are our best asset.
We are passionate about providing a positive people experience which includes:
- Opportunity to work in a thriving high performing and inclusive environment with a strong commitment to driving innovation and continuous improvement
- Career development via our professional development program, career pathway framework and hands on learning opportunities to accelerate your development career
- A range of employee benefits including workplace wellness program, additional annual leave and premium office facilities
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter via the “Apply Now” button by 5pm on Wednesday 10 June. For all enquiries, please contact careers@cbusproperty.com.au.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Cbus Property we are committed to ensuring a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where diversity and equity is valued and our team feel a sense of belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
