Development Manager | Deliver Landmark Projects with Land Communities SA | Long-Term Pipeline
Work across major masterplanned communities and large-scale developments
End-to-end exposure from acquisition through to delivery
Join Land Communities SA, a values-driven developer with a long-term pipeline
The Opportunity
ROUSSOS Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Land Communities SA, a well-established South Australian, family-owned property developer with experience delivering residential, mixed-use, and infrastructure-led developments across Greater Adelaide.
Since its establishment in ****, Land Communities SA has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality developments that enhance communities and contribute to South Australia's long-term growth strategy.
Their portfolio spans large-scale masterplanned estates, coastal developments, urban infill projects, and complex mixed-use developments, demonstrating a deep understanding of diverse development environments and planning frameworks.
With a significant pipeline of projects ranging from large greenfield communities through to inner-urban developments, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a business that offers long-term project exposure and the ability to contribute to developments that shape the future of South Australia.
The Role
As Development Manager, you will play a key role in managing projects across the full development lifecycle, from acquisition and feasibility through to delivery and final outcomes.




Key Responsibilities
Manage developments across all stages including acquisition, feasibility, planning, delivery, and settlement
Prepare and oversee development feasibilities, financial modelling, and project budgets
Coordinate planning processes, code amendments, and regulatory approvals
Work closely with consultants, councils, and government agencies to drive outcomesManage risk, programme, and stakeholder expectations across multiple projects
Support infrastructure delivery, civil works coordination, and development staging
Identify and pursue new development opportunities aligned with strategic growth
Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial objectives and long-term community outcomes
The Like Mind
You will be an experienced Development Manager who is comfortable operating across complex and long-term projects, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver outcomes across all phases of development.
You will ideally have:
Strong understanding of South Australian planning frameworks and approval pathways
Proven capability in feasibility analysis, budgeting, and financial management
Experience working across large-scale or staged developments
Solid stakeholder engagement skills across councils, consultants, and delivery partners
A collaborative, transparent, and solutions-focused approach
A genuine interest in delivering developments that create long-term community value
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📌 Development Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 ROUSSOS Recruitment
📍 Adelaide