Development Director - Acquisitions

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Job no:

500211 Work type:

Full time Location:

Victoria Categories:

FPA Development

At Frasers Property Australia, we don’t just create buildings; we create belonging. We are known for delivering exceptional communities with integrity, innovation, and sustainability at the core.

We are currently seeking a strategic and commercially astute

Development Director - Acquisitions

to join our

Melbourne

team.

The Opportunity Reporting to the General Manager Development VIC, you will lead all new business activity for the Victorian business unit. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for planning and implementing acquisition strategies that will secure our future pipeline across residential land and master planned communities.

You will operate with a high level of independence, leading major negotiations and generating alignment across our national Development, Finance, and Investment teams to ensure we meet our annual restocking requirements.

What you’ll do

Acquisitions:

Drive the identification, evaluation, and negotiation of appropriate development sites, managing transactions in excess of $150M with landowners and vendors.

Leadership:

As a member of the Business Unit Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in driving the broader business strategy, while providing mentoring to junior staff and fostering a work environment based on mutual respect and continuous improvement.

Strategy & Research:

Build a robust, research-led acquisition strategy by analysing market growth opportunities and maintaining a strong property networking strategy.

Feasibility Analysis:

Lead the preparation of feasibility studies and financial analysis for development opportunities, ensuring strict adherence to the FPA Risk Return Matrix.

Stakeholder Management:

Represent Frasers Property within highly regulated environments, building productive relationships with government authorities, agents, capital partners, and consultants.

Internal Collaboration:

Practice a consultative approach with internal teams (Sales & Marketing, Design, Construction) to maximize yield potential and ensure robust cost assumptions.

What you’ll bring

Experience:

Extensive property industry experience in the acquisition of residential development sites and land through the property cycle.

Qualifications:

A degree qualification in Planning, Valuation, or Property Economics.

Technical Skills:

Experience with development feasibility software is essential.

Commercial Acumen:

High-level commercial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to pivot as the environment evolves.

Networking:

A demonstrated strong networking ability with the capacity to influence across the business unit and external market.

Attributes:

Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build long-standing, productive relationships.

Why join Frasers Property Australia?

Join a collaborative team where you can make a tangible impact.

Work in a culture that values growth and provides career development opportunities.

Access to health & wellbeing benefits.

Discounts at Frasers including 50% off hospitality.

An inclusive and award‑winning workplace culture.

If you are a strategic leader ready to shape the future of our Victorian portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know if you don’t hit the ‘apply’ button.

Advertised:

28 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

02 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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