Assistant Development Manager

Support the delivery of our Development pipeline in Victoria as Assistant Development Manager at Keyton

About Keyton:
With over 65 villages across Australia, 15,000+ residents and 800+ passionate staff, Keyton is Australia’s leading owner and operator of retirement living communities. Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.

Your Day on a Page:
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Assistant Development Manager to join Keyton’s growing pipeline of Retirement Living projects in Victoria. The role covers all aspects of the development process, including acquisitions, feasibilities, planning, development, project management, financial control, marketing and sales.

Reporting to the General Manager of Development, your responsibilities include:

• Support the Development team across all stages of the development lifecycle, from feasibility through to delivery and operational handover
• Assist with coordination of design development and planning approval processes
• Project Management: Coordinate (with guidance) multiple development activities to meet priorities, deadlines and deliverables
• Stakeholder Management: Support internal and external stakeholders through clear updates, meeting coordination and follow-ups
• Reporting: Assist with admin and reporting, including document control, registers, minute taking, presentation preparation and action tracking
• Financial Management: Help manage budgets and cashflows, including forecasting and invoice management

About you:
Your passion for developing safe, secure and connected independent living communities will see you succeed in this role, as will:

• Strong Stakeholder Engagement & Communication with the ability to communicate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Familiarity with property development regulations, statutory requirements, and construction methodologies
• Eagerness to learn and expand your skillset with the guidance of an experienced team
• Strong problem solver with a proactive approach to identifying risks, managing delays, and handling site issues
• Organisational skills to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines
• Tertiary Qualification in a property related field – Property Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Project/Construction Management – Highly Desired

Keyton Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Hybrid working environment – opportunity to work from home
• 4x Wellbeing Days (one per quarter). That’s almost an additional week off in addition to your annual leave!
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Reward & recognition services
• Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
• Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Sonder Mental Wellbeing app access
• Be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and making a difference

Ready to Join the Fun?

If you’re passionate about developing vibrant and caring communities for retirees, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Assistant Development Manager opportunity and explain how your skills and qualifications align with our requirements.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October.

At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.