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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsLead the acquisition strategy for our Victorian businessAt 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 OpportunityReporting 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 doAcquisitions: 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 bringExperience: 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.auUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchSince 1924, Frasers Property Australia has created stronger, smarter, happier neighbourhoods that enhance the way people live life together.International in scale but local at heart, we understand the human side of property to create award-winning communities. We design, develop, build, manage and provide clean energy to the properties and communities we create, and we''re active in the mixed use, residential, commercial, retail and build-to-rent sectors.We work hard to create a culture of collaboration, diversity and equality. Where hard work is rewarded and experiences are shared. Because when we learn together, we grow together.Since 1924, Frasers Property Australia has created stronger, smarter, happier neighbourhoods that enhance the way people live life together.International in scale but local at heart, we understand the human side of property to create award-winning communities. We design, develop, build, manage and provide clean energy to the properties and communities we create, and we''re active in the mixed use, residential, commercial, retail and build-to-rent sectors.We work hard to create a culture of collaboration, diversity and equality. Where hard work is rewarded and experiences are shared. Because when we learn together, we grow together.What can I earn as a Development Director #J-18808-Ljbffr