Department: Portfolio Delivery
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
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Req ID: 85619
Assistant Development Manager
HOMES NSW
Location: Parramatta
Employment Type: 2 Ongoing & 1 Temporary Opportunity
Salary: $116,981 to $129,492, plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Talent Pool creation for future ongoing and temporary positions valid for up to 18 months.
Your role
Join Homes NSW and help deliver social and affordable housing projects that make a real difference to communities across New South Wales.
By Joining the HOMES NSW, Housing Portfolio team you get the opportunity to contribute to projects that deliver social and affordable housing while helping create positive outcomes for NSW citizens and their communities.
Positions available:
Northern Portfolio – Temporary Full-Time to 30 June 2028
Sydney Metro Portfolio – Ongoing Full-Time
Western NSW Portfolio – Ongoing Full-Time
The roles are based in Parramatta, with travel across assigned portfolio areas as required.
What you’ll do
As part of the Housing Portfolio team, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of development and construction projects across a diverse portfolio.
You will:
Assist with project planning, programming, governance and reporting activities.
Coordinate stakeholders, consultants, contractors and government agencies to support project delivery.
Monitor project risks, budgets, timelines and key deliverables.
Prepare project documentation, briefings and reports to support informed decision-making.
Contribute to the successful delivery of housing projects that provide lasting benefits for communities across NSW.
What we’re looking for
As part of the Housing Portfolio Delivery team, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of development and construction projects across a diverse portfolio.
You will:
Assist with project planning, programming, governance and reporting activities.
Coordinate stakeholders, consultants, contractors and government agencies to support project delivery.
Monitor project risks, budgets, timelines and key deliverables.
Prepare project documentation, briefings and reports to support informed decision-making.
Contribute to the successful delivery of housing projects that provide lasting benefits for communities across NSW.
What we're looking for
Experience in project management, property development, construction, infrastructure or a related field, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across diverse groups.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability, including the ability to assess risks and develop practical solutions.
Qualifications and/or relevant experience in construction management, property development or a related business discipline.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply.
Essential Requirements
Formal qualifications and/or relevant experience in construction management, property development or a related business discipline.
Ability to undertake local and regional travel, including overnight travel where required.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
Download the role description.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Provide an example of a development, construction, infrastructure or property related project you have contributed to. What was your role, what did you do, and what was achieved?
Describe a time you worked with multiple stakeholders to achieve a project outcome. How did you build effective relationships and ensure project objectives were met?
Applications close 11:59pm AEST September 2, 2026
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sonny Naamo via
[email protected] or 0497 232 749
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please reach out to Robert Chiplen Via 0419 448 753 or
[email protected]
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
