Land Acquisition & Development Manager

ID: BRI-CON-010

Location: Brisbane / Gold Coast

Your New Company

Our client is a well-established international investment and development group with business interests spanning technology, social media, healthcare, and property development. Globally, the group operates several leading social networking and live-streaming platforms, as well as a listed healthcare supplement company in Asia. In Australia, they are focusing on large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, backed by strong financial resources with committed funding of AUD 100–500 million between 2025 and 2026, positioning them as a key player in shaping Queensland’s property market.

Your New Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Land Acquisition & Development Manager to identify, evaluate, and secure development sites across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The focus will be on office, shopping centre/retail precinct, hotel-style apartment, wellness/retirement living, and large-scale residential projects. This is a critical role in expanding a diversified, high-yield property portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

  • Source and assess land and property assets with strong development potential.

  • Conduct due diligence, feasibility studies, and financial analysis (IRR, ROI, yield).

  • Negotiate directly with landowners, agents, and developers to secure acquisitions.

  • Liaise with planners, architects, and consultants to evaluate zoning, DA potential, and approvals.

  • Oversee early development stages and ensure concepts align with market demand and profitability targets.

  • Build and maintain networks across landowners, agents, developers, and government stakeholders.

  • Monitor market trends in commercial, residential, and lifestyle sectors to identify opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience in land acquisition and property development in Queensland (Brisbane & Gold Coast).

  • Track record in office, shopping centre/retail, hotel/serviced apartments, or retirement/lifestyle living projects.

  • Strong knowledge of residential apartment development and large-scale mixed-use projects.

  • Familiarity with planning regulations, DA processes, and feasibility assessments.

  • Skilled in financial modelling and investment analysis.

  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is essential.

  • Established local market knowledge and networks.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus performance bonuses.

  • Opportunity to work on high-value, diversified property projects.

  • Career growth in a fast-expanding investment and development platform.

Referrals

If you know talented professionals who would excel in this role, we welcome your referrals. A referral bonus is offered for successful hires.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this position, please forward your updated CV to recruitment@mandarintalents.com.au.
If this opportunity doesn’t align with your career path, we’d be happy to discuss other confidential opportunities with you.

About Us

We are a bilingual recruitment consultancy connecting Chinese-speaking professionals with Australian educational institutions and businesses. We value professionalism, efficiency, and long-term partnerships.

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