Development Manager

About the Opportunity

MCM (Melbourne City Mission) is a leading community services organisation that innovatively works alongside thousands of Victorians and their communities to overcome barriers experienced through Homelessness, Disability, Palliative care, Early Childhood Intervention Services and Education.

The Development Manager is responsible for the day-to-day property development management of the strong pipeline of new projects for both MCM Housing and Hester Hornbrook Academy, with support and oversight from the Head of Property Development. 

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Manage specific developments within budget to deliver targets on time and to quality standardsin accordance with all internal and external regulatory and compliance requirements, as applicable to the works.
• Accurately monitor and track of all project budgets/forecasts on a regular basis.
• Development management ensuring risk assessments and procurement options are made and projects meet delivery schedules.
• Assist in the negotiation of formal documentation such as development agreements, contracts of sale, leases, construction contracts and other relevant legal documentation.
• Effective management of all stakeholder relationships through proactive communication/influencing/negotiation.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in property, construction, design or relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in property development management. 
• Experienced understanding of impacts of development processes to overall development delivery.
• Proven experience in cost planning, cost control, forecasting, planning and delivery.
• Strong commercial skills, project development and project management skills.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers licence
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 31st March 2025 (or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early).  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.