About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join a privately held, growth-focused Australian business as Head of Acquisitions. This critical leadership role will drive the identification, assessment and execution of strategic site and asset acquisitions, supporting the continued expansion of a national operating network.
This role suits a commercially driven professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys negotiating complex transactions, and is motivated by the opportunity to influence national growth strategy within a well‑capitalised platform.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Manage end‑to‑end acquisitions pipeline
* Build key stakeholder relationships
* Shape national growth strategy
* Lead national acquisition strategy and pipeline management
* Source, evaluate and negotiate new site and asset opportunities
* Structure and execute transactions, including pricing and commercial terms
* Oversee due diligence, approvals and settlement processes
* Build and maintain relationships with agents, landowners, developers and advisors
* Partner with internal teams to support integration and asset optimisation
* Prepare investment papers and present recommendations to executive leadership
* Track and report on pipeline progress, deal metrics and market intelligence
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in acquisitions across property, infrastructure or operating assets
* Strong negotiation and transactional leadership capability
* Highly commercial, strategic and data‑driven mindset
* Ability to structure and execute complex deals independently
* Strong relationship management and stakeholder communication skills
* Comfortable operating at executive level in high‑accountability environments
Why Join?
* Join a high‑growth, capital‑backed business with a clear national expansion strategy
* Work directly with senior leadership and influence portfolio direction
* Highly visible role with long‑term progression and leadership opportunity
* Platform to build and shape a national acquisitions function
✨ If you’re an experienced acquisitions professional looking to step into a true leadership role, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant, long‑term impact.
Contact: Sarah Bass | 0424 174 479 | ✉️ sbass@goughrecruitment.com.au
Reference number: 3987975
Profession: Property & Development – ACQUISITIONS MANAGER
Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 8th Dec, 2025
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