Location: VIC (in-office) Package: $110,000 – $140,000 Super Performance Bonuses Employment Type: Full-time About the Role Secure and control the residential development pipeline for one of Australia’s leading property investment groups — and directly influence the investment outcomes of over 10,000 members served. At Freedom Property Investors, we partner with developers and builders across Australia to secure high-quality residential projects aligned to our proprietary Freedom Formula — a framework built around price discipline, growth potential, build integrity, and risk management. As the Acquisitions Manager – Residential Development , you will own the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing management of residential development stock across key growth markets. You must be able to work from our office in Southbank, Melbourne CBD. You’ll work directly with senior leadership, research, and sales to ensure pipeline quality, commercial performance, and delivery integrity. What You’ll Be Doing Pipeline Strategy & Project Acquisition Identify, evaluate, and secure residential development opportunities Negotiate commercial terms, commissions, and allocation structures Ensure projects align with investment-grade standards Feasibility & Commercial Assessment Review pricing schedules, stock lists, floorplans, and incentives Assess supply timing, construction risk, and developer capability Validate growth, yield, and price positioning Developer Negotiation & Relationship Management Act as primary commercial contact for developer partners Hold developers accountable to timeframes, documentation, and communication Build and maintain strong long-term supplier relationships Contract & Documentation Oversight Review master contracts and marketing agreements Identify risks and escalate discrepancies Ensure compliance with internal acquisition standards Internal Alignment & Sales Enablement Prepare briefing packs for sales teams Provide strategic guidance on stock positioning Ensure clean, accurate portal uploads and documentation Settlement & Delivery Oversight Monitor milestone progress Escalate build or contract risks early Protect brand integrity through delivery accountability Your Scorecard (KPIs) Pipeline Strength: Consistent supply of investment-grade projects Accuracy & Compliance: Zero contract or documentation errors Commercial Performance: Strong negotiated vendor terms Sales Enablement: Clear, high-quality briefings and responsiveness Delivery Integrity: Smooth milestone and settlement tracking Contract Governance: All projects reviewed and compliant What You’ll Get $110K–$140K Super Bonuses Office in Southbank, Melbourne CBD Interstate travel to meet developers and vendor partners Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic pipeline decisions Clear ownership within a high-leverage commercial function What You’ll Need to Succeed 5 years in residential development, acquisitions, or project marketing Strong commercial negotiation capability Experience reviewing contracts and development documentation Confidence managing developers and external stakeholders Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail CRM and systems proficiency (HubSpot, Google Workspace, sales portals) Ability to operate autonomously and drive outcomes Who You Are Commercially sharp and confident in negotiation Detail-oriented and structured Comfortable holding external partners accountable Strategic yet hands-on Motivated by ownership and accountability Do Not Apply If… You’ve never worked in residential development, acquisitions, or project marketing You are uncomfortable negotiating directly with developers You avoid contract review or documentation responsibility You are not comfortable being commercially accountable You cannot attend our office in Southbank, Melbourne CBD How to Apply Submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your development or acquisitions experience and your approach to managing developer relationships.
