Senior Development Manager | Luxury Developer

- Lead iconic luxury residential, mixed-use, and hospitality projects across the Gold Coast and Byron Bay
- Gold Coast office base with direct access and collaboration with the founders
- Premium remuneration package: Up to $250,000 + Superannuation

About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an established, family-owned Australian property developer with a reputation for shaping high-end destinations since 2002.

Known for exceptional design standards and luxury positioning across residential and hospitality sectors, they are seeking a hands-on Senior Development Manager. Operating out of their Gold Coast office, you will own the commercial and delivery outcomes of landmark projects, major high-rise joint ventures—taking them from initial feasibility through to settlement.

Key Responsibilities:

- End-to-End Ownership: Manage the full project lifecycle, overseeing feasibility models, cash flows, funding assumptions, and development structuring.
- Design & Approvals: Lead top-tier consultant teams (architects, interior designers, planners, and engineers) to deliver luxury design briefs while steering DAs and statutory approvals.
- Delivery & Procurement: Oversee head contractor procurement, administer major construction contracts, and control program, budget, variations, and safety in office.
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership:



Report directly to the principals and funders, manage relationships with joint venture partners and hotel operators, and mentor junior development team members.

About You:

- 8+ years of property development management experience, with a track record of taking high-end residential, mixed-use, or hospitality projects from feasibility to settlement.
- Proven delivery background in multi-storey apartment, hotel, or mixed-use developments.
- Exceptional financial modelling and feasibility skills, combined with strong commercial acumen.
- Working knowledge of QLD and NSW planning and approval processes.
- Tertiary qualifications in Property, Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Law, or Finance.
- Highly design-literate, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with founders in a fast-paced, family-owned business.

What’s on Offer:

- High-visibility leadership role delivering landmark luxury projects at the premium end of the market.
- Direct collaboration and mentorship from the founders and Managing Partner.
- Fantastic lifestyle location based on the southern Gold Coast.

How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume, or reach out for a confidential discussion about the role.

Thanks,
Elisiva Caesar
Ascend Recruit
0423 220 ***
#SCR-elisiva-Caesar

📌 Senior Development Manager | Up to $250,000 + Super (Gold Coast)
🏢 Ascend Recruit
📍 Gold Coast