Assistant Development Manager | Samuel Property | Melbourne
  
The Company
Belkirk is proud to be partnering with Samuel Property, a growing Melbourne-based property developer with a strong pipeline of apartment projects and a genuine passion for creating quality residential developments.
  
With a lean and highly collaborative team structure, the business offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders across both development and project delivery. The environment suits people who enjoy being involved, taking initiative and learning through hands-on exposure across the full development lifecycle.
  
With continued growth and projects progressing across multiple stages, an opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Development Manager to join the team and support both the Development Manager and Project Manager across a broad range of responsibilities.
  
The Opportunity
Working closely with the wider team, you will support apartment projects from acquisition through to delivery while contributing to the coordination and progression of day-to-day development activities.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to deepen their exposure to the property development sector while working in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
  
Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Development Manager and Project Manager across the full lifecycle of apartment projects from acquisition through to delivery
• Assisting with project coordination, including consultants, authority approvals, design development and stakeholder communication
• Preparing and maintaining project reporting, programme tracking, meeting minutes and key documentation
• Conducting market, planning and project research to support development and delivery decisions
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to help drive projects forward and solve problems proactively
• Contributing to feasibility reviews, procurement coordination and general project administration support

The role offers broad exposure across development and project delivery functions, creating a strong foundation for long-term career growth within the property sector.
  
The Foundation for Success
You will be degree-qualified in Property, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline and bring a genuine passion for the Melbourne property market and the apartment development sector.

The business is particularly interested in someone who is curious, proactive, and motivated to learn in a collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.
  
You will also bring:

• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with strong initiative and attention to detail
• Confidence in asking questions, contributing ideas and supporting multiple moving parts across projects
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management capability
• A positive attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves within a small team environment
• Commercial curiosity and a genuine desire to build a long-term career within property development
• Above all, you will enjoy being part of a collaborative business where initiative, accountability and team contribution are genuinely valued.

Why This Role?
Growing Melbourne property developer with a strong pipeline, and you will get exposure across the full apartment development lifecycle. This opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders while gaining a broad view and hands-on experience in a lean team environment. Set your career up for success with 
strong long-term career development opportunities
  
Application Process
As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a cover letter addressing the following questions:

• Why are you right for this role
• What is your 5-year career plan?
• What was the last thing you read or podcast you listened to?
• Which Melbourne property development is your favourite and why?

This process has been intentionally designed to help us better understand your curiosity, communication style, commercial interest in the property sector, and long-term career motivations beyond what is on your resume.
  
Please send your application to Kylie Kilpatrick by applying via the links.