Development Manager | High-Rise & Mixed-Use | Global Luxury Developer
About the Client
A globally recognized luxury property group is expanding its footprint in Australia, delivering premium high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across NSW and QLD.
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The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Development Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of high-density projects from acquisition and planning through to delivery, handover, and settlement. You will lead a small, growing team and act as the primary link between executive leadership, internal teams, external consultants, and planning authorities.
Location: QLD based (covering NSW & QLD projects)
Work Type: Permanent, Full-Time (In-Office)
Key Responsibilities
Feasibility & Acquisition: Conduct site due diligence, financial modeling, yield analysis, risk profiling, and investment proposals for key stakeholders.
Planning & Approvals: Manage complex planning approvals (DAs, concept plans, statutory compliance) across NSW and QLD, engaging directly with councils and planning authorities.
Design & Consultant Management: Appoint and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, driving architectural quality, luxury brand alignment, and buildability.
Budget & Programme: Develop and track project timelines and development budgets, reporting cost variances and performance metrics directly to executive leadership.
Delivery & Sustainability: Champion ESG outcomes (targeting Green Star and NABERS ratings) and work closely with the construction team through to certification and completion.
- Team Leadership: Mentor direct reports, including Assistant DMs and Project Coordinators, to support pipeline growth.
Requirements
10+ years’ experience in Australian property development, with a track record in high-rise residential or large-scale mixed-use projects (luxury experience highly regarded).
Strong planning expertise across NSW and/or QLD planning frameworks, DA processes, and statutory requirements.
Financial acumen with strong capability in development feasibilities and risk management
Tertiary qualification in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with strong local industry networks.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience with high-rise residential developments.
If you require more information or would like to have a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out to tim.evans@randstad.com.au or 0429 935 933
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
experience
5 years
