Senior Development Manager (Land Development)
Position Description:

This Senior Development Manager role sits within a well-regarded WA developer delivering a major masterplanned community north of Perth. The project is mainly land development, with built form planned for later stages.

The role covers the project end to end, but the initial focus is firmly on the front end. You’ll lead the project through feasibility, approvals and early delivery, so solid front-end delivery experience will be key. Reducing project risk will be central to the role: the project needs environmental approvals and close consultation with government, so you’ll need to be confident handling complex approval pathways and stakeholder relationships.

You’ll report to a Director who gives you real autonomy but values someone willing to jump in and have a go. You’ll also have a strong Assistant Development Manager reporting directly to you, so a willingness to share knowledge and develop others is essential.

The business is made up of people who are passionate about what they do and care about the communities they create, not just the bottom line. You’ll be well supported and given the tools you need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the project end to end, with an initial focus on front-end delivery
- Lead feasibility, approvals and early-stage delivery of a major masterplanned community
- Prepare, manage and report on project cashflows, feasibilities and budgets
- Identify and reduce project risk, particularly around environmental approvals and planning pathways
- Lead government, agency and community consultation
- Manage consultant teams, including planning, engineering, environmental and design




- Mentor and develop an Assistant Development Manager
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the WA development industry

About You:

- Experienced Development Manager or Senior Development Manager with a land development background
- Strong front-end delivery experience (key to the role), including feasibilities, approvals and early-stage delivery
- End-to-end development experience
- Highly confident building and managing cashflows
- Proven WA experience and established local industry connections (strongly regarded)
- Experience with environmental approvals and government stakeholders
- A go-getter who takes ownership and enjoys a hands-on approach
- Built form experience (preferable, not essential)
- Planning background or qualifications (desirable, not essential)

Why This Role Stands Out:

- Lead a major masterplanned community from the front end through to completion
- Autonomy, with the backing of an experienced Director
- A strong ADM to support you and develop
- Passionate, values-driven team culture
- Built form opportunities in future stages
- Competitive salary in line with or above market, plus strong annual bonuses

If you’re an experienced land development professional with strong front-end delivery skills and established WA connections, this role offers the chance to lead a major community project within a supportive, high-calibre team.

Please note: applicants must be based in WA. Strong interstate candidates will be considered, but international applications will not.

To learn more about this opportunity or to arrange a confidential discussion, please send your CV directly to:

Paul Nicol
[email protected]
0401 196 299

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