Senior Development Manager – WA Masterplanned Communities

Longreach Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Longreach Recruitment is representing a WA property developer seeking an experienced Development Manager for a 4,500-lot Wanneroo project. The role offers autonomy with direct access to a respected leadership group and a substantial future pipeline, supporting long-term growth.

You will operate at senior level, overseeing strategy, approvals, civil delivery and commercial management, while monitoring feasibility, budgets and cash flow. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential land development projects in WA.
• Ability to operate autonomously and take accountability for commercial outcomes.
• Strong experience launching masterplanned communities and managing front-end design, approvals and procurement.
• End-to-end development experience spanning planning, approvals, civil delivery and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 4,500-lot project from front end through approvals and into development.
• Establish clear priorities, programmes and commercial objectives.
• Identify risks early and drive practical solutions to maintain momentum.
• Provide clear, commercially informed reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Contribute development strategy and future opportunities through leadership and collaboration.

Skills

Residential land development

Autonomous delivery

Feasibilities & cash flow

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Property/Development/Commerce degree

Job description

Longreach Recruitment is representing a WA property developer seeking an experienced Development Manager for a 4,500-lot Wanneroo project. The role offers autonomy with direct access to a respected leadership group and a substantial future pipeline, supporting long-term growth.

You will operate at senior level, overseeing strategy, approvals, civil delivery and commercial management, while monitoring feasibility, budgets and cash flow. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential.