About the Role

We are seeking a high-calibre Development Manager to join our growing Residential Land division, supporting the delivery of a dynamic pipeline of master-planned communities across NSW and Victoria.

Working alongside and mentored by a highly experienced industry leader, this role offers exposure across the full development lifecycle — from acquisition support and rezoning through to subdivision delivery and titling. It represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious development professional to accelerate their career within a progressive, well-capitalised organisation delivering impactful communities at scale.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage projects across the full development lifecycle, including site due diligence, rezoning, planning approvals, delivery, and project close-out.

- Drive planning and rezoning processes, managing consultant teams and engaging with councils and relevant authorities to secure development outcomes.

- Oversee design development to ensure projects align with commercial objectives, planning controls, and market expectations.

- Prepare, manage, and continuously refine financial feasibility models and project budgets.

- Coordinate and manage external consultants including planners, civil engineers, surveyors, legal advisors, and project managers.

- Manage land subdivision, civil works interfaces, servicing strategies, and titling processes to achieve programme milestones.





- Monitor project performance across programme, cost, risk, and delivery metrics.

- Work collaboratively with internal sales and marketing teams to support product positioning, staging strategies, and release timing.

- Contribute to new acquisition and business development opportunities as required.

About You

- Proven experience in residential land or master-planned community development.

- Strong understanding of planning frameworks, rezoning pathways, and subdivision delivery.

- Demonstrated capability managing multiple projects and consultant teams simultaneously.

- Commercially astute with experience preparing and interrogating feasibility models.

- Highly developed stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Solutions-focused with the ability to navigate complex planning and delivery challenges.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property Development, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred.

What’s on Offer

- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-quality master-planned communities.

- Direct mentorship from a highly experienced development professional.

- Collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.

- Solid pipeline providing long-term career stability and growth.

- Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience.

- Clear progression pathways within an expanding platform.

📌 Development Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Capstone Recruitment
📍 Sydney