Luxury High-Rise Development Manager | End-to-End Delivery

Randstad NV; 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.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience with high-rise residential developments.

If you require more information or would like to have a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out to *********@randstad.com.au or 0429 935 ***

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.

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