Job Description
About The Role
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We're looking for a hands-on Senior Development Manager who can take a project from site acquisition through to completion. The company has seen the successful development of many residential projects throughout Sydney in the last 10 years ranging from award-winning designed houses up to apartment complexes of 40+ units.
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This is not a coordination role. You will be responsible for finding deals, making them stack, and delivering profitable outcomes. If you've only ever managed part of the process — this role is not for you.
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What You'll Be Responsible For
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Site Acquisition
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Identify and secure residential development opportunities (10+ apartments)
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Build and manage agent networks
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Source off-market opportunities
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Feasibility & Deal Structuring
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Run detailed feasibilities (GRV, costs, margins)
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Assess risk, planning constraints, and upside
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Present investment cases internally
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Planning & Approvals
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Manage consultants (planners, architects, engineers)
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Drive DA strategy and council approvals
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Navigate zoning, overlays, and planning risks
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Delivery
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Oversee projects through design, tender, and construction
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Manage builders, budgets, and timelines
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Ensure projects are delivered profitably
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What We're Looking For
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Proven track record delivering multi-residential projects (10+ units) end-to-end
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Strong feasibility and financial modelling skills
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Deep understanding of Sydney planning system & councils
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Existing relationships with:n
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Agents
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Consultants
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Builders
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Commercial mindset — you think like an owner, not an employee
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You must be able to clearly point to projects you personally drove from acquisition to completion.
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Salary & Incentives
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Base: $180k - $210k (depending on experience)
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Bonuses:
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Site acquisition incentives
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Project milestone bonuses
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Profit-based upside
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Total package: $220k - $300k+ for high performers
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Why This Role
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Work for an experienced company with a strong portfolio of residential developments complete.
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Work directly on real deals, not layers of corporate process
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High level of autonomy and decision-making
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Solid upside tied to performance
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Opportunity to grow into a Head of Development / equity position
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Important
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This role is for doers, not coordinators.
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If you:
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haven't run full-cycle developments
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can't build a real feasibility
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or haven't delivered projects yourself
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This will not be the right fit.
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Apply
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Send through:
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CV
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Brief summary of 2-3 projects you personally delivered end-to-end
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📌 Senior Development Manager - Residential (End-To-End) (New South Wales)
🏢 Reef
📍 New South Wales