Ready to lead the delivery of Australia's premier over-50s lifestyle resorts? Join GemLife as a Senior Development Manager and drive high-profile projects from concept to completion.
About us
GemLife is one of Australia’s fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50s residential resorts. We're known for our architecturally designed resorts, premium facilities, and exceptional lifestyle experiences. As a newly ASX-listed company, we foster a positive and inclusive culture built on passion, integrity, and respect. For more about what we do, please head to www.gemlife.com.au
This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of multimillion-dollar luxury resort developments while mentoring a high-performing team within a vertically integrated ASX-listed business. You'll oversee every aspect of the project lifecycle, delivering communities that set the benchmark in luxury living.
As a Senior Development Manager at GemLife, you will:
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Lead the delivery of multimillion-dollar lifestyle resort developments from acquisition and approvals through to completion and handover.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including our in-house construction teams.
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Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of Development Managers and project professionals, fostering accountability, capability and exceptional project outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
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A degree in property economics, business, urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field.
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10+ years of development management experience, with a proven track record managing projects over $50 million.
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Expertise in land and built-form development, planning, design, and end-to-end project management.
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Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners.
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Experience working with QLD local councils and familiarity with town planning processes.
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A self-motivated, passionate individual ready to manage multiple projects at various stages.
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Availability to travel to projects as required.
Key responsibilities:
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Oversee development projects from concept to completion.
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Manager consultants, contractors, project approvals, and key stakeholder relationships.
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Lead the project team to ensure milestones are met and strategic goals aligned.
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Prepare estimates, manage resources, and maintain budgets.
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Foster innovation, creativity, and teamwork in solving challenges.
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Mentor staff and drive excellence throughout the team.
Why join GemLife?
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Being a crucial part of a team that values your feedback, contributions, and supports your growth and development
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Competitive salary, permanent full-time work, and flexible start/finish times
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A company experiencing massive growth and opportunities for the team
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Flare Retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidised, and corporate uniform allowance
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Working at a certified Great Place to Work®
- Take pride in being part of a company that serves as developer, builder, client, and operator - an opportunity few can offer!
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your CV & cover letter to show us why you're the next Senior Development Manager at GemLife.
We only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Residents or candidates with full Australian work rights, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
