Lead the acquisition strategy for our Victorian business 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, with Argus Developer highly preferred. 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. Discover much more about working with Frasers Property here: www.FrasersProperty.com.au
