Job Description
A rare opportunity exists for a senior investment and/or development leader to join a large, well-capitalised property investment & development platform delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the market.
This organisation operates at scale across mixed-use, residential, commercial and precinct developments, partnering with institutional capital, private and public stakeholders to unlock long-term value from strategically significant sites.
With a substantial development pipeline and strong balance sheet, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Director to lead deal origination, asset repositioning and development structuring.
About the Organisation
This is a sophisticated, commercially driven investment & development group with a long-term mandate and strong access to capital.
The business specialises in:
Large-scale mixed-use and precinct developments
Repositioning and intensification of underutilised assets
Public–private and institutional partnerships
Long-horizon development and value creation strategies
Operating with institutional-grade governance and investment discipline, the organisation combines private-sector agility with the scale and stability to deliver multi-billion-dollar precincts.
The Role
Reporting to executive leadership, you will be responsible for building and converting a high-quality investment & development pipeline.
This role sits at the front end of the business, originating opportunities, structuring deals, unlocking site potential and guiding projects through to delivery.
You will work across acquisition, investment management, development, partnership structuring, feasibility and capital strategy, while leading a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Originate and structure major investment & portfolio development opportunities
Identify, assess and secure strategic sites and partnerships
Lead complex feasibility, funding and return modelling
Develop innovative commercial and delivery structures
Reposition and optimise existing assets and precincts
Structure joint ventures, development agreements and capital partnerships
Lead negotiations with landowners, investors, developers and authorities
Oversee investment cases and commercial approvals
Present opportunities to executive leadership and boards
Build and lead a high-performing investments team
Drive best-practice governance, risk and commercial discipline
Contribute to broader portfolio and capital strategy
About You
You are a commercially focused development leader with a strong private-sector track record in complex, large-scale projects.
You are comfortable operating across origination, structuring, execution and leadership.
You will likely bring:
15+ years’ experience in property investment, development or infrastructure
Proven success originating and delivering major mixed-use or precinct projects
Strong expertise in feasibility, structuring and capital strategy
Experience working with institutional capital and joint venture partners
Demonstrated ability to unlock value in complex sites
Highly developed commercial and negotiation skills
Experience leading senior, multidisciplinary teams
Confidence engaging at executive and board level
Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
Backgrounds from major developers, funds managers, institutional investors, infrastructure platforms or advisory firms are strongly encouraged.
Qualifications & Experience
Tertiary qualification in property, finance, construction, engineering, planning or related discipline
Postgraduate or professional qualifications advantageous
Strong track record in complex investment and/or development environments
Why This Opportunity?
Lead high-value, high-impact projects
Access to significant capital and long-term pipeline
Influence major investment and portfolio decisions
Work directly with executive leadership
Platform for senior leadership progression
Blend of entrepreneurial autonomy and institutional stability
This role offers a genuine opportunity for an experienced private-sector leader to operate at scale, shape major projects and play a central role in a sophisticated development and investment platform.
Should this opportunity be of interest, please click 'apply now' or contact Theo Georgakopoulos on Theo@Capstonerecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 5, 2026
Job Type:
Finance and Insurance
Location:
Australia
Company:
Capstone Recruitment
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