Assistant Development Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Lendlease scores A on the Alion truth index.
Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. The future belongs to all of us. We’re committed to creating benefit for all, in everything we do.
We’re proud to be a global leader in designing and building sustainable, innovative and vibrant city places. Many of our urban developments across the world have become thriving, iconic destinations that have revitalised cities and delivered lasting social benefit.
About the Role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our Brisbane Athlete Village team on a permanent basis. The Brisbane Athlete Village project will deliver major infrastructure upgrades to the Brisbane Showgrounds, creating a lasting legacy for one of Queensland’s most iconic event precincts. In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
- Support end-to-end project delivery, including development programming, approvals, consultant coordination, and implementation of project objectives.
- Manage project governance and reporting by maintaining controls, tracking approvals, monitoring budgets, costs, revenues, and construction progress, and preparing regular commercial reports.
- Coordinate consultants, contractors, design and construction documentation, legal documentation, and statutory authority engagement to ensure compliance, timely approvals, and successful project outcomes.
- Assist with planning assessments, feasibility analysis, and business planning to support commercial performance and project delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align product design, branding, positioning, and customer needs with project objectives.
- Monitor market and competitor activity, including pricing, product offerings, and market trends, to maximise project value and inform development strategy.
About You:
You will have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a highly organised and detail-focussed approach to your work. You will also have:
- Experience in property development, project management, or a related field, with exposure to the full development lifecycle from planning through to delivery.
- Knowledge of planning and development approval processes,
- The ability to interpret feasibility assessments, monitor project performance, and contribute to achieving business plan objectives.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to your work.
About Us:
We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:
- Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
- 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.
Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.