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Darlington Campus, Sydney, Australia
Onsite
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About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for an experienced and motivated Development Manager – Retail & Place to join the University Infrastructure team.
Property & Development within the University Infrastructure at the University of Sydney, oversees a diverse portfolio of commercial activities, including commercial farms, student accommodation, property management, retail, property acquisition and divestment. The department also play a key role in supporting the University's broader strategic and commercial objectives. Within this division, the Retail & Place team is focused on enhancing campus, creating destinations that enrich student, staff and visitor experiences.
As Development Manager, you will lead the assessment, planning and delivery of property development projects and strategic initiatives across the University's property portfolio. Drawing on your development, commercial and project management expertise, you will oversee activities spanning feasibility assessments, business case development, planning and approvals, procurement, design and delivery, ensuring projects achieve their intended outcomes and align with the University's strategic priorities.
Working collaboratively with University stakeholders and external partners, you will drive project progress within established governance frameworks, exercising sound judgement in managing risks, budgets, resources and stakeholder relationships. You will make project-level decisions within approved delegations, provide informed recommendations on complex commercial and development matters, and work closely with Directors and senior leaders on significant strategic, financial and contractual decisions.
Through your leadership, you will help deliver commercially sound, well-governed development outcomes that support the University's long-term objectives.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
About you
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au.
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Applications Close
Tuesday 03 November 2026 11:59 PM
