Development Manager

We are DevelopmentWA - Western Australia’s land development agency, working on industrial, commercial, and residential projects.  Our work is diverse and state-wide, developing land for sustainable communities, prosperous industries and resilient regions.

Our portfolio includes the development and management of some of WA’s most iconic residential, commercial and industrial projects both within the metropolitan area, and regional areas of our state.  Projects including Elizabeth Quay, Alkimos, Ocean Reef Marina the Australian Marine Complex, Subi East and Broome North. 

The Industrial Lands Authority/Regional Division within DevelopmentWA fulfils the important role to remove barriers to investment and facilitate innovation, economic diversification and jobs growth in industrial and regional areas across Western Australia.

This includes the following priority outcomes:

• Planning, design and delivery of industrial estates throughout Western Australia to meet market demand and pursue the jobs targets set by Government.
• Work with Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) to make strategic industrial land development ready and continue to support those industries that locate in strategic industrial areas.
• Working with stakeholders across the state to deliver land and infrastructure in regional communities which support regional housing delivery, economic development and job creation.

At DevelopmentWA our vision is “Shaping our State’s Future”, and that’s exactly what you’ll be doing by joining the team at DevelopmentWA.

To learn more about our company, or to view the current projects we are working on, visit www.developmentwa.com.au

Role Summary:

As the Development Manager reporting to the Senior Development Manager, you will contribute to key development projects by:

• Managing projects through different stages of the development lifecycle
• Driving and facilitating team vision, scope and outcomes
• Providing accurate forecasts and managing project cashflow
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders
• Undertaking cost planning and expenditure to agreed budgets
• Coordinating and implementing sales strategies
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress
• Identifying relevant learnings and closing out all documentation requirements
• Procuring and managing a diverse range of consultants

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver project outcomes
• Project management skills, including the ability to produce business cases and manage delivery to agreed financial and project outcomes.
• Experience in land development financials, sales and communications
• Proven ability to work within a team and assign resources as required to ensure outcome delivery
• A track record of working within existing policies, systems and processes to ensure corporate governance
• Proven communication skills, with the ability to contribute positively to a dynamic and diverse team culture.
• Ability to work across a diverse range of projects
• A current Class ‘C’ drivers’ licence
• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.

What we offer:

As well as working on a diverse portfolio of projects, you will also enjoy a number of benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work
• An organisation that is committed to sustainability, including a transition to net zero carbon emissions
• Brand new office fit-out in Mia Yellagonga Tower 2 (BDO building) with access to a gymnasium, pool, quality end of trip facilities and walking distance to Kings Park
• Study Assistance and professional development opportunities
• An active social club and paid volunteering opportunities
• An agile and progressive workplace culture built on our core values of Brilliance, Alliance, Courage and Integrity

Are you ready to help shape our state’s future?

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the listed success factors and why you are suited to this opportunity by 5pm Sunday 1 February 2026.