Job Description

A privately owned residential developer–builder is seeking a Development Manager to lead and deliver a pipeline of land and medium-density projects across Victoria. With a portfolio spanning masterplanned estates, turnkey townhome precincts, and integrated land-and-home communities, this is a great opportunity to step into a business experiencing strong growth and consistent project momentum.

This group specialises in affordable, architecturally considered homes, townhouses and house-and-land communities across Melbourne’s growth corridors.

The Role

As Development Manager you will oversee projects from acquisition through to delivery, including:

• Full lifecycle development management across feasibility, design, planning, approvals, delivery and handover
• Managing consultants including planners, civil engineers, surveyors, architects and landscape designers
• Driving subdivision, infrastructure and civil works to meet program and budget
• Coordinating medium-density/townhome product within larger masterplanned estates
• Working with internal construction, sales and marketing teams to bring product to market
• Managing financial modelling, cost plans, budgets and cashflows
• Ensuring compliance with planning schemes, permit conditions, authority requirements and development agreements
• Engaging with councils, authorities, community stakeholders and JV partners where required

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in land development within Victoria
• Strong understanding of subdivision, civil works, authority processes and growth-area planning
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across design, planning and delivery phases
• Strong financial and commercial acumen (feasibility, budgeting, forecasting, procurement)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead consultants and collaborate across internal teams
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive to deliver quality, well-designed communities

Why This Opportunity

• Join a business with a diverse and growing project pipeline across Victoria
• Hands-on role with visibility across design, planning, delivery and sales outcomes
• Collaborative team, clear structure and strong financial backing
• Ability to influence community design and housing outcomes at scale