Senior Development Director | ACT Gov | 12+ month Contract

ACT Government 12 months + 12 months with the possibility of extension WFH Flexibility -Minimum 3 days in office 2 days remote Our client is a Large Government organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to join their team in Canberra, ACT .

Role summary

The Senior Development Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex land development and urban development projects, primarily from the sales process and site settlement through to project completion. The role provides technical, commercial and stakeholder leadership across multiple projects, ensuring delivery meets government priorities, contractual obligations, budget, time, quality and community objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery – Lead complex greenfield and urban development projects, managing timelines, milestones, budgets, resources, approvals, procurement, construction and handover. Governance, Risk & Commercial Management – Ensure compliance with contractual, government and organisational requirements, while actively managing procurement, contracts, project risks, budgets and delivery performance.

Stakeholder Leadership & Reporting – Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, developers, contractors, buyers and key stakeholders, while providing clear reporting and strategic advice to senior stakeholders. Selection Criteria: Extensive experience in project or program delivery , particularly across complex land development, infrastructure, urban development or similarly complex projects.

Strong knowledge of governance, contract management, procurement, commercial management and risk management , with the ability to manage projects against scope, budget, time and quality targets. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills , with demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes across government and industry environments.

On offer is a contract opportunity with a highly sought-after Government Organisation in Canberra , with a highly competitive daily rate . To send your CV for review, please use the APPLY button below.