Senior Development Manager
Capstone ·www.capstonerecruitment.com.au
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The Company
Our client is an established and fast-growing private developer specialising in smaller-scale mixed-use freehold assets. Headquartered in Melbourne's South Yarra, they develop, own and manage their own portfolio, with an impressive and expanding pipeline across the East Coast.
With in-house development, design, project management and finance teams, they offer a genuinely integrated platform and a highly collaborative environment. Culture is central to their success: professional, genuine and team-focused. This is an office-based role (five days a week) to support strong internal collaboration.
The Opportunity
Due to continued acquisitions, our client is looking to appoint a Development Manager or Senior Development Manager to join a high-performing team comprising a General Manager, two Development Managers and two Senior Development Managers.
You will take ownership of projects post-acquisition, managing the development lifecycle through to delivery while maintaining strong tenant engagement throughout.
Key Responsibilities
About You
This business values authenticity, collaboration and professionalism, and it shows: egos are left at the door in favour of a supportive, dynamic team culture. This role offers genuine exposure to one of Melbourne's most successful private developers, backed by stunning South Yarra offices and a strong forward pipeline. It is a rare opportunity to join an established, but growing platform with real long-term vision.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV via Seek or email jenny@capstonerecruitment.com.au.
Our client is an established and fast-growing private developer specialising in smaller-scale mixed-use freehold assets. Headquartered in Melbourne's South Yarra, they develop, own and manage their own portfolio, with an impressive and expanding pipeline across the East Coast.
With in-house development, design, project management and finance teams, they offer a genuinely integrated platform and a highly collaborative environment. Culture is central to their success: professional, genuine and team-focused. This is an office-based role (five days a week) to support strong internal collaboration.
The Opportunity
Due to continued acquisitions, our client is looking to appoint a Development Manager or Senior Development Manager to join a high-performing team comprising a General Manager, two Development Managers and two Senior Development Managers.
You will take ownership of projects post-acquisition, managing the development lifecycle through to delivery while maintaining strong tenant engagement throughout.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the acquisitions team with feasibility and development input.
- Work with secured tenants and the in-house design team to finalise design outcomes.
- Oversee the town planning process, supported by an in-house Planning Manager.
- Manage feasibility and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with the in-house project management team through tender and construction.
- Maintain tenant engagement through delivery and handover.
About You
- Experience across retail, commercial, industrial, childcare or similar asset classes.
- A strong understanding of managing tenants through the development process.
- Full lifecycle development experience.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Commercially astute, with strong feasibility capability.
This business values authenticity, collaboration and professionalism, and it shows: egos are left at the door in favour of a supportive, dynamic team culture. This role offers genuine exposure to one of Melbourne's most successful private developers, backed by stunning South Yarra offices and a strong forward pipeline. It is a rare opportunity to join an established, but growing platform with real long-term vision.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV via Seek or email jenny@capstonerecruitment.com.au.
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