Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer

Select Aust Sydney; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Development Manager for a global luxury property developer. Based in Queensland, you will oversee high-density residential and mixed-use projects across NSW & QLD, from acquisition through delivery, handover and settlement, leading a small team and coordinating with executives, consultants and authorities.

The role demands 10+ years in Australian property development, strong planning and statutory expertise, sharp financial acumen and outstanding stakeholder management,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Australian property development, with luxury/high-rise/mixed-use experience.
• Strong planning expertise across NSW and Queensland frameworks and DA processes.
• Financial acumen with development feasibilities and risk management.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in property/urban disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and local networks.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility & acquisition: due diligence, financial modeling, yield analysis, investment proposals.
• Planning & approvals: manage complex approvals across NSW/QLD with councils and authorities.
• Design & consultant management: coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and ensure luxury brand alignment.
• Budget & programme: track timelines and development budgets, report variances to leadership.
• Delivery & sustainability: drive ESG outcomes, support certification and completion processes.
• Team leadership: mentor assistants and coordinators to grow the pipeline.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Planning expertise

Education

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

Job description

Development Manager | Luxury Residential | Global Developer

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

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.