Development Manager - Commercial / Development Background

ClearCompany; City of Moreton Bay; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in Brisbane is seeking a Development Manager to lead mixed-use, commercial, or retail projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in property development, strong commercial judgement, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of $160,000 – $200,000 plus super, with the opportunity for work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years’ experience in property development as a Development Manager.
• Exposure to commercial, mixed-use or retail projects required.
• Strong modelling capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility, acquisitions and project structuring.
• Manage design development, DA lodgement and authority liaison.
• Negotiate construction, leasing and sales agreements.
• Manage budgets, cashflow and commercial reporting.
• Ensure projects achieve financial, design and delivery targets.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Commercial judgement

Education

Degree in Property, Finance or Construction

Job description

Location: Brisbane

Salary: $160,000 – $200,000 + Super

Type: Full-time | Permanent | WFH Flexibility

Start: Pre-Christmas or Jan/Feb 2026

About the Role

A Development Manager opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience delivering mixed-use, commercial or retail projects. You’ll take ownership of acquisitions, feasibility, design, and delivery while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive financial and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility, acquisitions and project structuring
• Manage design development, DA lodgement and authority liaison
• Oversee delivery in conjunction with builders, consultants and financiers
• Negotiate construction, leasing and sales agreements
• Manage budgets, cashflow and commercial reporting
• Ensure projects achieve financial, design and delivery targets

Ideal Candidate

• 5–8+ years’ experience in property development as a Development Manager
• Exposure to commercial, mixed-use or retail projects required
• Degree in Property, Finance or Construction
• Strong modelling capability and commercial judgement
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder communication skills

If you’re ready to lead iconic developments with a design-focused Brisbane developer, apply now and join a team driving excellence in every project.

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Note: All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.