Development Manager

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Company Description

MAKE IT AMAZING

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Job Description

About the role

Sydney Airport is hiring a Development Manager to join the Freight team. As Development Manager, you’ll lead early-stage project planning, including business case development and pre-construction activities. You’ll work closely with internal teams and support the Freight Team in delivering a major project made up of several sub-projects.

Reporting to the Senior Project Director, you’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a skilled team and key stakeholders to progress the SYD Freight business cases. This includes preparing for Board approval and overseeing commercial planning, negotiation strategies, and implementation.

Please note this is a 24-month contract.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to

As Development Manager, you’ll lead the creation and management of project objectives, benefits, and success measures, translating them into strong business cases. You’ll oversee financial assessments, including cost-benefit analysis and modelling (NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis), and coordinate input from key internal teams such as Finance, Legal, Operations, Property, Planning, Risk, and Airlines. Your role includes managing risks and opportunities, planning project costs and funding, and ensuring alignment across workstreams. You’ll also handle stakeholder approvals, maintain internal and external reporting, and oversee quality control and handover processes.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in developing high-value business cases, securing executive endorsement, and managing complex stakeholder relationships across competing priorities. You will have a strong track record in preparing commercial and financial reports for large-scale projects, overseeing multiple programs, and delivering aviation or logistics-related freight and warehouse developments from planning through to implementation. A qualification in Property Economics, Engineering, or Construction is essential, with additional credentials in aviation/logistics capital works, project management, or financial modelling considered highly desirable.

What We Offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.