Senior Property Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at terminals

Generous leave types including personal and well-being days

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A leading airport management firm is looking for a Senior Property Development Manager in Brisbane. You will oversee industrial property development projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery while fostering stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have experience in large-scale property development and strategic financial management.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in property development, focusing on industrial or large-scale projects.
• Experience in managing large project teams and complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong strategic planning and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex industrial property development projects through all phases.
• Ensure project outcomes are met on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Engage with stakeholders for project delivery and innovation.
• Drive delivery management and maximise long-term income from assets.

Skills

Property development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic planning

Financial management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Property Development Manager role at Brisbane Airport.

It is an exciting time to join Brisbane Airport, as we embark on our greatest transformation—investing more than $5 billion into our infrastructure over the next five years.

A significant portion of this infrastructure investment relates to the ongoing development of our landbank, with approximately 450 hectares still available.

Who we are

Brisbane Airport Corporation is a proud, Queensland-based company that manages Brisbane Airport (BNE), an award‑winning hub and a key gateway to Australia and the world. Together, we are building an airport that connects people, creates community and supports our economy for generations to come.

About the role

The Senior Property Development Manager is a key position within our Industrial Property & Logistics portfolio. The position is responsible for managing and overseeing complex industrial property development projects through all project phases to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established methodology. The role is responsible for strategy formulation, budget management, feasibility analyses, resource management, community and stakeholder engagement, delivery management and providing clear reporting on project progress, risks and outcomes.

Key Deliverables

• Engaging with stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance BAC’s investment portfolio.
• Ensuring developments are completed on time and within budget.
• Maximising long‑term income from non‑terminal industrial assets.
• Driving innovation and sustainability across all projects.

About you

You have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field and are deeply experienced in property development, with a particular focus on industrial or large‑scale projects. You are experienced in managing large project teams and complex, multi‑stakeholder projects, and you have strong strategic planning and financial management skills, including budget oversight, financial modelling and feasibility analysis. You can build and maintain productive relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, thrive in a dynamic environment and excel at managing multiple priorities.

Our Proposition

Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, courage and care—values we live by with our colleagues, stakeholders, partners and the community. We recognise that our most important priority is keeping our people safe and that looking after their wellbeing and development gives them every opportunity to thrive.

Benefits

• An exciting airport environment fostering opportunities to collaborate with dynamic business groups.
• Free parking at Domestic and International terminals wherever you go, anytime for as long as you need.
• Generous leave types including 15 days personal leave, 3 well‑being days, cultural and volunteer leave, and an extra leave day at Christmas—on us.
• Expansive employee wellbeing initiatives.

Next steps

If you have the expertise and passion to succeed in this role, please apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability. Applicants will be considered and, where suitable, scheduled for interviews as they are received.

Commitment to diversity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our organisation. As such, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone.

Other information

We reserve the right to close the applicant portal at any time.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Project Management

Industries

Real Estate and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage