Senior Development Manager

About this role

DHA is seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to join the Property Team. Apply now and enjoy a rewarding career at DHA! About us DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence’s operational needs. DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members. To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report . About your team The Property Group ensures DHA maintains the right mix of properties to meet Defence requirements, through leasing, acquisition, and development. The Development and Construction team delivers residential projects across Australia, overseeing all phases from planning to completion. The team is committed to compliance, safety, and stakeholder engagement, with a particular focus on projects in environmentally and culturally sensitive locations. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compliant housing solutions for Defence personnel and their families. About the role The Senior Development Manager is responsible for planning and leading complex residential development projects to achieve DHA business objectives on time and within budget. This includes the delivery of greenfield and brownfield residential developments, management of rezoning and approval processes, evaluation and mitigation of project risks, and influencing outcomes to ensure alignment with DHA’s strategic goals. The role requires strong leadership across multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants, effective stakeholder engagement, and sound commercial judgement to deliver viable development outcomes across the full project lifecycle. The key stakeholders associated with the role include: • DHA Executive and Senior Management • DHA Development and Construction Team • DHA Project Management Accounting Team • External stakeholders including project and development managers, contractors, consultants and local and state government authorities.