Development Manager

About Us"My hope is that in 25 years’ time, housing poverty will be history. Easier said than done, but can we ignore this crisis at hand?" Steve Bevington Managing Director of Community Housing Limited.CHL was founded by Steve who has lived experience of homelessness and is now the Managing Director. Steve believes everyone has the right to a safe and secure home.Become a part of our multi award winning not for profit organisation, managing over 11,000 new and existing properties. Join our collaborative team culture so we can together deliver the best possible service and outcomes and can make a meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Support people living on low to moderate incomes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those living with a disability.The RoleAs the Development Manager, you will be instrumental in identifying, assessing, and delivering new housing developments and asset redevelopments. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role is pivotal to CHL’s strategic direction and offers a unique blend of professional challenge and social impact. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Development: Work closely with the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Development Officer to formulate and execute portfolio development and growth strategies.Opportunity Identification: Proactively identify and assess new development opportunities aligned with CHL’s mission.Risk Mitigation: Conduct thorough project evaluations to identify and mitigate risks.Project Coordination: Lead cross functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.Financial Management: Oversee project budgets and collaborate with the Finance department for effective accounting.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across government, nonprofit, and private sectors.About YouTo be successful for this role, we’re looking for a someone who is adept at leading high performing teams, a strategic thinker with a strong commitment to social justice and quality housing.Essential Criteria:Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in similar role within property development, housing, project management or related field.Relevant tertiary qualifications in property development or related discipline highly desirable.Strong communicator with proven experience in developing relationships and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.High level conceptual and problem-solving skills.Commitment to the right of every person to good quality housing.Proficiency in project software and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office.Commitment to the right of every person to good quality housing.Satisfactory Police and Working with Children’s CheckPlease note that satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a Police Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC).As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of background. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.Click for job description AUD Perth 6000