LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About the role

The General Manager of Developments is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing LDK's development portfolio across the full project lifecycle, from site feasibility and planning through to construction, handover and post-occupancy. Leading a multidisciplinary team, including a high performing team of Development and Project Managers based in Canberra, you will take accountability for project quality, timelines, budgets and risk, ensuring every new build, refurbishment and strategic upgrade reflects LDK's commitment to creating exceptional living environments for older Australians.

The role can be based in Brisbane or Sydney where regular interstate travel is required.

Role responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of LDK's development portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
- Lead and support Development Managers and multidisciplinary project teams across multiple sites, including building and sustaining a high performing Canberra-based team of Development and Project Managers.
- Oversee feasibility, technical due diligence, planning, design, procurement and approvals for new developments and strategic projects.
- Manage construction delivery, contracts, consultants and contractors through commissioning, handover and post-occupancy activities.
- Maintain oversight of development budgets, cash flow, forecasting and project risks across the portfolio.
- Prepare and present board papers seeking approval and sign off for acquisitions, feasibilities,



budgets, procurement and key project milestones.
- Build strong relationships with executives, government authorities and key stakeholders while maintaining effective project governance, reporting and compliance

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

- Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Property or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in development management, construction project management or construction management, including leading project teams.
- Proven experience leading a high performing team of Development Managers and Project Managers.
- Proven experience delivering multi-site developments, including new builds, refurbishments and projects within operating sites.
- Strong experience across property due diligence, design, tendering, procurement, contract administration and construction delivery.
- Demonstrated commercial and financial capability, including accountability for multi-million-dollar projects, budgets, cost control and project risk.
- Demonstrated experience preparing board papers and securing board approval for major projects and investment decisions.
- Previous experience chairing or running Project Control Groups (PCGs) and managing multiple internal and external stakeholders across concurrent projects.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, government authorities, consultants and contractors.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant building codes and federal, state, territory and local government approval processes.




- Experience within residential, retirement living or aged care development will be highly regarded.

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

Perks

- Competitive salary package
- Free on-site parking
- Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it.
- Salary packaging with novated leasing options
- Rewards and retail discounts program
- Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
- Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
- Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
- Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
- On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
- Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
- Employee referral bonus and retention bonus

How to apply

People who join LDK inherently possess and practice LDK values in their daily life. They have a desire and passion to apply these values toward a fulfilling purpose of caring for older people and want to work together with a team that are highly committed to the LDK vision.

If this sounds like you, and LDK sounds like the place you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.

📌 General Manager Developments (Brisbane)
🏢 LDK Healthcare
📍 Brisbane