The Opportunity

An exciting prospect is available for an accomplished Development Directorto join a highly regarded property development and advisory business based in Brisbane CBD.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a development qualified with a strong track record delivering complex and high-value property projects.

The business is open to candidates from retail, residential masterplanned communities and luxury apartment backgrounds. You don't need experience across all three sectors - the role and portfolio will be shaped around your strengths and experience.

About the Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you'll take responsibility for the strategic direction and delivery of major development projects from inception through to completion.

You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle, including:
Leading projects from acquisition and feasibility through planning, design, delivery and completion
Establishing development strategy, project objectives and commercial outcomes
Overseeing feasibility, budgets, cash flow and financial performance
Leading planning, approvals and authority strategies
Managing design and consultant teams
Overseeing procurement and delivery strategies
Managing project risks and commercial outcomes




Building relationships with consultants, authorities, partners and stakeholders
Leading negotiations and resolving complex project matters
Providing strategic advice to senior leadership
Mentoring and leading development teams
Identifying opportunities to maximise project value

About You

You'll be an experienced development skilled operating at Development Director level.

You'll ideally have:
Extensive property development experience
Experience across retail, masterplanned communities and/or luxury apartments
Strong end-to-end development experience
Excellent commercial and financial capability
Experience delivering complex, high-value projectsStrong stakeholder and consultant management skills
Knowledge of planning, approvals, design and delivery
Proven leadership capability
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to work autonomously

A relevant qualification in property, development, construction, planning, engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

What's on Offer

This is a genuine senior leadership opportunity with exposure to significant property projects and an experienced executive team.
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📌 Development Director Brisbane Queensland
🏢 Ascend Recruit
📍 Queensland