
General Manager - Development & Investment
Ascend Recruit
Posted 7 days ago
Ascend Recruit is exclusively partnering with a well-established and well-capitalised Australian property group to appoint a General Manager to lead their national development and investment operations.
This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced executive with deep expertise in property development, capital strategy, and complex project delivery. Based on the Gold Coast, the role includes regular interstate travel to oversee project activities, drive new opportunities, and represent the business at a strategic level.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the execution of a multi-sector property portfolio (residential, industrial, mixed-use)
- Drive land acquisitions, investment analysis, project feasibility, and JV partnerships
- Manage performance of internal project teams and external delivery consultants
- Lead high-level negotiations and represent the business with stakeholders, councils, and capital partners
- Prepare and present board-level reporting on financials, risks, and delivery milestones
- Travel interstate for (2 days a week to Sydney) as needed to maintain oversight and drive national outcomes
About You
- 20+ years’ experience in property development, project delivery, or investment leadership
- Strong track record in delivering complex developments across multiple asset classes and states
- Commercially astute with excellent financial modelling, structuring, and negotiation skills
- Proven experience managing internal teams and external project stakeholders at executive level
- Comfortable with board reporting, capital management, and national responsibility
- Willing and able to travel regularly as part of a senior leadership remit
What’s on Offer
- Executive package of $400k–$500k + Superannuation
- Long-term career opportunity with a respected and well-funded development group
- Autonomy and influence across a broad portfolio of high-value projects
- Join a growth-focused team with a strong pipeline and agile decision-making structure
- Support from a collaborative and trusted leadership group
For more information call Lauren Ostler on 0413 085 250 or APPLY NOW!
Lauren Ostler
0413 085 250
[email protected]
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