MAKE IT AMAZING

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

About the role. 

Reporting to the Lead Development Manager, you will have project accountability for leading a team of internal team members and stakeholders in identifying, creating and delivering a range of projects. 

The Development Manager is a strategic, and collaborative leader, responsible for the full project lifecycle with a particular focus on the early project phases (pre-construction). You will have accountability for leading a team of stakeholders in identifying, creating, and delivering a major project/ a range of projects and reporting to senior management.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to

• Identify problem and/or opportunity statements to define project requirements and objectives, benefits, and measures of success for the development.
• Coordinate stakeholder outputs into a project brief and set of requirements, prepare and manage business cases, obtain internal approvals, and prepare funding requirements to progress opportunities.
• Manage risk and opportunity through identification, development, and implementation of mitigation strategies for each project.
• Project cost planning, supervision, and management of budgets, claims, and payments, as well as managing internal and external project reporting processes.
• Present to senior executives, manage stakeholder approval processes, prepare and manage procurement of high-value packages, and ensure workstream alignment within the project team.
• Oversee WHS management processes, sustainability targets, and environmental requirements for the development, as well as quality control and handover management.

About You

• Development Management (client side) experience throughout project lifecycle of commercial assets as well as 5+years demonstrated experience in construction, development projects or project management 
• Design management and/or master planning experience desirable
• A degree in Property Economics, Engineering or Construction is required & qualification in Project Management
• Business case writing and obtaining senior executive approvals
• Preparation and management of procurement of high-value packages
• Management of programmes, capex, and budgets
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and commercial acumen
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage teams and work cross-functionally to achieve deadlines and objectives
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive management, initiative, and self-driven

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.