Job Description
Property Development | Sydney, NSW | Full-Time
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About the Company
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Our client is a privately owned, award-winning Sydney property developer with over two decades of experience delivering large-scale, design-led projects that have shaped Australia's urban landscape. With a significant pipeline of active projects across Sydney's most sought-after locations, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team working on city-defining developments.
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The Opportunity
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Reporting to the Director, the Senior Development Manager will take end-to-end ownership of a portfolio of complex residential and mixed-use projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned skilled who wants genuine autonomy and direct access to decision-makers in a streamlined, high-trust environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Drive projects from feasibility and site acquisition through DA approvals, construction and practical completion
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Prepare and manage development programmes, budgets, risk registers and project feasibilities across all phases
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Lead and coordinate design teams including architects, planners, engineers and specialist consultants
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Manage DA, SSDA and other statutory approval pathways, including engagement with councils and State Government agencies
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Monitor and manage project financial performance against approved feasibility models
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Build and maintain relationships with planning authorities, financiers, REAs and community stakeholders
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Prepare board papers,



executive reporting and investor updates
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Mentor and guide junior members of the development team
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About You
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8-10+ years of development management experience with a strong track record in residential apartments and/or mixed-use projects in Sydney
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Demonstrated ability to deliver medium-to-large scale projects (TDC $40M+) as lead Development Manager
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Tertiary qualification in Property, Planning, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline
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Deep knowledge of NSW planning legislation including the EP&A; Act, SEPP frameworks and SSD pathways
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Strong commercial acumen with experience owning feasibilities and financial modelling (Estate Master or similar)
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Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills across government, community and consultant levels
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Established relationships with architects, builders and planning authorities across the Sydney market
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Why Join
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Work directly with founders and senior leadership in a lean, high-trust environment
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Contribute to a celebrated project pipeline across Sydney's most prestigious locations
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Join a business built on two decades of design integrity and craft
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Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience
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Only candidates with demonstrated senior development management experience in the Australian residential or mixed-use property sector will be considered.

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