Job Description
About The Role
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.
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.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Site Acquisition
Identify and secure residential development opportunities (10+ apartments)
Build and manage agent networks
Source off-market opportunities
Feasibility & Deal Structuring
Run detailed feasibilities (GRV, costs, margins)
Assess risk, planning constraints, and upside
Present investment cases internally
Planning & Approvals
Manage consultants (planners, architects, engineers)
Drive DA strategy and council approvals
Navigate zoning, overlays, and planning risks
Delivery
Oversee projects through design, tender, and construction
Manage builders, budgets, and timelines
Ensure projects are delivered profitably
What We're Looking For




Proven track record delivering multi-residential projects (10+ units) end-to-end
Strong feasibility and financial modelling skills
Deep understanding of Sydney planning system & councils
Existing relationships with:
Agents
Consultants
Builders
Commercial mindset — you think like an owner, not an employee
You must be able to clearly point to projects you personally drove from acquisition to completion.
Salary & Incentives
Base: $180k - $210k (depending on experience)
Bonuses:
Site acquisition incentives
Project milestone bonuses
Profit-based upside
Total package: $220k - $300k+ for high performers
Why This Role
Work for an experienced company with a solid portfolio of residential developments complete.
Work directly on real deals, not layers of corporate process
High level of autonomy and decision-making
Strong upside tied to performance
Opportunity to grow into a Head of Development / equity position
Important
This role is for doers, not coordinators.
If you:
haven't run full-cycle developments
can't build a real feasibility
or haven't delivered projects yourself
This will not be the right fit.
Apply
Send through:
CV
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