Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer

Randstad; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Development Manager for luxury high-rise and mixed-use projects based in Queensland, covering NSW & QLD. The role reports to the CEO and leads a small team, coordinating with executives, internal teams, consultants, and authorities.

You will manage feasibility, planning approvals, design coordination, budget tracking, and delivery, with a strong ESG focus across Green Star and NABERS targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Australian property development experience, with high-rise or large-scale mixed-use projects.
• Strong planning expertise across NSW and/or QLD planning frameworks, DA processes, and statutory requirements.
• Financial acumen with capability in development feasibilities and risk management.
• Tertiary qualification in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with strong local industry networks.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility & Acquisition: conduct site due diligence, financial modelling, yield analysis, risk profiling, and investment proposals.
• Planning & Approvals: manage complex planning approvals across NSW and QLD, engaging with councils and planning authorities.
• Design & Consultant Management: appoint and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, driving luxury brand alignment and buildability.
• Budget & Programme: develop and track project timelines and development budgets, report cost variances and performance metrics to leadership.
• Delivery & Sustainability: champion ESG outcomes (Green Star and NABERS) and work with construction through to completion.
• Team Leadership: mentor direct reports to support pipeline growth.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer

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

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.

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.

Location: QLD based (covering NSW & QLD projects)Work Type: Permanent, Full-Time (In-Office)

Key Responsibilities

Feasibility & Acquisition: Conduct site due diligence, financial modeling, yield analysis, risk profiling, and investment proposals for key stakeholders.

Planning & Approvals: Manage complex planning approvals (DAs, concept plans, statutory compliance) across NSW and QLD, engaging directly with councils and planning authorities.

Design & Consultant Management: Appoint and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, driving architectural quality, luxury brand alignment, and buildability.

Budget & Programme: Develop and track project timelines and development budgets, reporting cost variances and performance metrics directly to executive leadership.

Delivery & Sustainability: Champion ESG outcomes (targeting Green Star and NABERS ratings) and work closely with the construction team through to certification and completion.

• Team Leadership: Mentor direct reports, including Assistant DMs and Project Coordinators, to support pipeline growth.

Requirements

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).

Strong planning expertise across NSW and/or QLD planning frameworks, DA processes, and statutory requirements.

Financial acumen with strong capability in development feasibilities and risk management

Tertiary qualification in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with strong local industry networks.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.