Assistant Development Manager

Permanent full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) based at Collingwood.

What you'll do:

- Support the assessment and feasibility of new housing and redevelopment opportunities.

- Coordinate consultants, project briefs, tender documentation and procurement activities.

- Assist with planning approvals, funding pathways and project governance.

- Monitor project budgets, programmes, risks and milestones, escalating issues when required.

- Support project delivery, contract administration, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

- Coordinate practical completion, defects management and handover to asset and tenancy teams.

- Contribute to improving systems, processes and project delivery outcomes.

About you:

You’re organised, proactive and keen to develop your career in property development. You enjoy working collaboratively, building strong relationships and bringing structure to complex projects. You’re comfortable managing competing priorities, taking initiative and knowing when to seek guidance.

You’ll bring:

- Experience in property development, project management or project coordination.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in design, property development, construction, planning or a related discipline.

- An understanding of the development lifecycle, including feasibility, procurement, delivery and handover.

- Strong organisational, analytical, communication and report-writing skills.

- The ability to build relationships with internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders.

- A commitment to Launch Housing’s values, including creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.

Applications close 18 November 2026.
 
For more information, please contact [email protected]

How to apply
 
To apply for this opportunity, please click on "Apply for this job" button. Please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.
 
For a copy of the position description please contact us at [email protected].
 
Launch Housing offers a wide range of career opportunities and employs a diverse range of talent. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to apply!   We acknowledge, respect and celebrate Aboriginal cultures, languages, connections to Country and heritage, customs and practices. We're committed to support Aboriginal peoples to obtain genuine and fulfilling career with us!
 
Launch Housing is a dog-friendly organisation, which allows dog owners to bring them in some of our sites, please contact the relevant Hiring Manager if you have any questions or concerns prior to your interview.
 
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected].
 
Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students, contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check. 
 
Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
 
Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector, it is important to let you know that you will hear stories of distress, hardship, trauma, or violence when working with us. We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering applying for the role.

+ Superannuation
+ NFP Salary Packaging (tax savings!)
+ Additional wellbeing leave available