?️ Full-time | Permanent

? Sydney

? Hybrid

About the Opportunity

Sharon AI is recruiting on behalf of an affiliated current venture operating in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure sector.

The prospect is to join a growing infrastructure investment and development business focused on supporting the next generation of AI compute in Australia. The business is building the foundations for future growth, with a focus on infrastructure development, strategic partnerships and delivering projects that support Australia's evolving digital infrastructure needs.

The Role

As Development Director – New Sites, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing AI infrastructure portfolio, uncovering and securing strategic sites that will power the next generation of AI compute. Combining commercial acumen, property expertise and development leadership, you’ll drive opportunities from initial identification through to feasibility and development readiness, helping turn ambitious growth plans into reality.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Identify, assess and secure high-potential sites for large-scale AI infrastructure, leading site origination, landowner engagement and commercial negotiations.
- Drive development feasibility across land, planning, power, water, telecommunications and supporting infrastructure, coordinating due diligence and approval pathways.
- Build influential relationships with landowners, government agencies, councils, utilities and infrastructure partners to unlock recent development opportunities.
- Develop business cases, acquisition strategies and investment recommendations, managing project risks, budgets and timelines across a growing pipeline.
- Partner with executive leadership and energy specialists to assess strategic opportunities, support investment decisions and accelerate the next phase of infrastructure growth.

What You’ll Bring:

- A bachelor’s degree in property, engineering, town planning, commerce,



project management or a related discipline, backed by proven years of relevant development experience.
- A proven track record of originating, securing and progressing complex infrastructure, property, energy or industrial development projects.
- Strong expertise in land acquisition, Australian planning frameworks, development approvals, feasibility analysis and commercial negotiations.
- An established ability to build trusted relationships across property, government, utilities and infrastructure networks, with data centre or energy infrastructure experience highly regarded.
- An entrepreneurial, commercially astute mindset, with the leadership and organisational skills to manage multiple opportunities and thrive in a high-growth workplace.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a rapidly growing Australian infrastructure business at an exciting stage of its journey, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of the infrastructure underpinning the next generation of AI.

? Hybrid working – flexibility between our office and working from home

? Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support when you need it

? Exposure to AI and next-generation technology – work in one of the fastest-moving areas of technology

? Bounty referral program – generous rewards for successfully referring new talent

? Employee of the month – recognition plus a $500 gift card

? Growing global business – be part of an Australian technology company with an expanding international footprint

? Make an impact – join at a stage where your work can have a visible influence on how we build and grow

? Collaborative culture – work alongside talented people across technical, commercial and corporate teams

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unfortunately not always able to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We appreciate your understanding and want to assure you that every application will be reviewed with care.

📌 Development Director (Sydney)
🏢 Sharon AI
📍 Sydney