Job Description

Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer n

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Development Manager | High-Rise & Mixed-Use | Global Luxury Developer

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About the Client: A globally recognized luxury property group is expanding its footprint in Australia, delivering premium high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across NSW and QLD.

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The Role: Reporting directly to the CEO, the Development Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of high-density projects from acquisition and planning through to delivery, handover, and settlement. You will lead a small, growing team and act as the primary link between executive leadership, internal teams, external consultants, and planning authorities.

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Location: QLD based (covering NSW & QLD projects)

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Work Type: Permanent, Full-Time (In-Office)

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Key Responsibilities

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- Feasibility & Acquisition: Conduct site due diligence, financial modeling, yield analysis, risk profiling, and investment proposals for key stakeholders.
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- Planning & Approvals: Manage complex planning approvals (DAs, concept plans, statutory compliance) across NSW and QLD, engaging directly with councils and planning authorities.
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- Design & Consultant Management: Appoint and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, driving architectural quality, luxury brand alignment, and buildability.




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- Budget & Programme: Develop and track project timelines and development budgets, reporting cost variances and performance metrics directly to executive leadership.
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- Delivery & Sustainability: Champion ESG outcomes (targeting Green Star and NABERS ratings) and work closely with the construction team through to certification and completion.
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- Team Leadership: Mentor direct reports, including Assistant DMs and Project Coordinators, to support pipeline growth.
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Requirements

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- 10+ years' experience in Australian property development, with a track record in high-rise residential or large-scale mixed-use projects (luxury experience highly regarded).
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- Strong planning expertise across NSW and/or QLD planning frameworks, DA processes, and statutory requirements.
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- Financial acumen with solid capability in development feasibilities and risk management.
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- Tertiary qualification in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
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- Excellent stakeholder management skills with strong local industry networks.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

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We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer (Brisbane)
🏢 Select Aust Sydney
📍 Brisbane