Development Manager

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Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development. 

Our team are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Development Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering the Skyfields vision, driving forward our ambitious development pipeline and helping shape the future of one of Western Australia's most significant property portfolios.

What You'll Do

As Development Manager, you will lead strategic land subdivision precincts within the Skyfields portfolio, including sites identified for significant industrial, large-format retail and commercial development opportunities. Working closely with the General Manager Property Development, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the planning and approval processes required to unlock development opportunities, including Major Development Plan applications, regulatory submissions, stakeholder engagement and environmental offset requirements.
• Preparing and implementing development strategies and feasibility assessments for staged subdivision projects.
• Developing and maintaining detailed financial models to support investment and development decisions.
• Managing project programmes and delivery timelines to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinating internal stakeholders and external consultants to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the required standards.
• Providing strategic advice and contributing to the ongoing growth and performance of the property development portfolio.

This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. You will play a key role in expanding the portfolio and creating value through strategic land development initiatives. The position also offers the opportunity to work on built-form development projects, managing the full development lifecycle from concept through to completion.

About You

• You have 5+ years’ experience in property development and hold a relevant tertiary qualification.
• You are a confident and skilled negotiator with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You are highly results-driven with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• You have proven experience delivering land development and subdivision projects, along with exposure to built-form developments.
• You excel in stakeholder management and have a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

If you are a motivated individual seeking a challenging role we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture

• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities

• A modern approach to work and life balance

• Competitive remuneration and company benefits

• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

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