Renewal SA
Job reference: req330
Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role
As a Development Manager - Major Projects, you will lead key components of large-scale urban regeneration projects, similar in complexity and profile to Tonsley Innovation District. This role sits within a high-performing Major Projects team responsible for delivering complex, large-scale developments across South Australia.
You will drive commercial outcomes, manage development partnerships, and oversee delivery from early planning through to completion. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects shaping South Australia's future communities and precincts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development outcomes including sales strategy, partner engagement, and negotiation of complex development agreements
• Manage end-to-end project delivery including procurement, contracts, and consultant and contractor engagement
• Oversee project governance, risk management, and reporting across financial, program, and delivery metrics
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across government, industry, and community, while mentoring team members

About You
We are seeking a motivated professional ready to take the next step in their career.

You will bring:

• Extensive project management experience, ideally in construction, property, or infrastructure.
• Strong skills in procurement, contract management, and compliance processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex negotiations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to manage risks and deliver outcomes.
• Holds a tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.

About us
At Renewal SA, we're shaping the future of South Australia through a portfolio of significant projects, including Bowden, the former Southwark, Noarlunga, Seaton and Prospect. We are also focusing on increasing the supply of affordable and regional housing, while unlocking employment lands through industrial land releases. Renewal SA's exciting portfolio of projects is growing and so is our team.

Our main goals include creating sustainable communities, increasing the availability of affordable housing, accelerating housing supply in our regions, releasing land for industrial and commercial developments, and reducing carbon emissions to reach the government's target of net carbon zero by 2050.

With South Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolio, we're expanding our multidisciplinary team to deliver projects of state significance. Our people are highly skilled, passionate and driven by purpose.

If you are looking to make meaningful impact and contribute to the future of our state, this role could be you.


Why work for us

• Renewal SA has a thriving culture where your growth and contributions are genuinely valued.
• Work on projects that are making a difference, with the largest, and growing property portfolio, there's no shortage of variety at Renewal SA.
• Enjoy flexibility with options including hybrid working, flexible start and finish time, compressed working weeks and more.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with access to initiatives like discounted gym memberships, counselling services and medical benefits such as free vaccinations, skin checks and more.
• Keep learning and growing with a range of professional development opportunities to support your career progression.

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace

A diverse workforce helps us better reflect the communities we serve, brings various perspectives and drives innovation. If you need alternative means of communication during the application process, please let us know at renewalsa.recruitment@sa.gov.au.


How to apply

To be part of this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply now' and complete the online application process.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close 5:00 PM 28/04/2026.

Please click here for a Job Description.

Applications close: 28/04/2026 5:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.