Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer
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.
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.
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.
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Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer in Brisbane employer: Randstad NV
Randstad is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Great Place to Work and a Forbes World's Best Employer, fostering a culture of collective growth and success. Located in Canberra, our team thrives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development, offering clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, and unique benefits such as extra leave for service and wellness programs. Join us to be part of a close-knit, goal-oriented team that values ambition and inclusivity while making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.
