Senior Development Lead – Sunshine Coast

GemLife; Sunshine Beach; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Permanent full-time employment

ASX-listed company growth

Job summary

GemLife on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Development Manager to own a landmark precinct-scale project from planning through delivery. Based on the Sunshine Coast, January 2027 start, you will steer approvals, stakeholder engagement and execution with a focus on achieving commercial outcomes.

You will lead consultant teams, manage budgets and programmes, and coordinate pre-construction activities to ensure readiness.

Qualifications

• You'll have a degree in a related discipline and solid development experience.
• Strong knowledge of planning, approvals, and Queensland processes.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Financial and commercial management skills including budgeting and feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of landmark precinct-wide retirement living project.
• Manage consultant teams and coordinate planning, design, servicing and approvals.
• Drive budgets, programmes, reporting and risk management.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, consultants, authorities and partners.
• Coordinate pre-construction activities to ensure project readiness.
• Oversee tendering, procurement and consultant engagement.
• Prepare reports for executive and board reviews.
• Negotiate development agreements and service delivery arrangements.
• Collaborate with construction and operations teams for seamless outcomes.

Skills

Development leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & feasibility

Commercial acumen

Communication & negotiation

Education

Degree in Property/Construction/Architecture/Engineering/Town Planning

Job description

GemLife on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Development Manager to own a landmark precinct-scale project from planning through delivery. Based on the Sunshine Coast, January 2027 start, you will steer approvals, stakeholder engagement and execution with a focus on achieving commercial outcomes.

You will lead consultant teams, manage budgets and programmes, and coordinate pre-construction activities to ensure readiness.