DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
TRK Property Group | Brisbane, QLD
About TRK Property Group
TRK Property Group is a boutique luxury property developer headquartered in Brisbane, with over 20 years of industry experience. We take a considered, long-term approach to development—prioritising architectural integrity, refined design, and enduring quality.
Our brand pillars—
Refined, Considered, Enduring, Boutique
—define everything we do. TRK operates a fully integrated developer–builder model, with an active development pipeline exceeding $1.5B, spanning luxury townhomes and large-scale multi-residential apartment projects.
Current Project – LAYA Residences
LAYA Residences is a DA-approved development comprising 88 Mediterranean-inspired luxury terrace homes in Taigum, North Brisbane. Designed by MAS Architects, the project features resort-style amenities including a pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.
The project is currently under construction, with civil works commenced, and practical completion targeted for Q1 2027.
In addition to LAYA, TRK is actively progressing two major luxury multi-residential apartment developments, which will be a core focus of this role.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to work closely with the Director and TRK's internal Tier 1 construction arm, supporting planning, feasibility, approvals, and delivery across current and future projects.
This is a hands-on, client-side role in a boutique but high-calibre environment, offering genuine influence over outcomes—particularly across luxury apartment developments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate consultant teams including architects, engineers, town planners, and sales agents
* Lead DA processes for multi-residential apartment projects, including council liaison and RFIs
* Prepare, run, and update development feasibilities, cash flow models, and finance forecasts (estateMaster)
* Support project structuring and funding stack analysis
* Work closely with construction, sales, and marketing teams to align delivery strategy
* Identify risks, opportunities, and value optimisation across the development lifecycle
Requirements
Essential
* Minimum 5+ years' experience in Development Management (client-side)
* Experience working with a Tier 1 & 2 (or equivalent) property developer
* Strong background in multi-residential apartment developments
* Demonstrated experience running feasibility and cash flow models (estateMaster preferred)
* Solid understanding of Queensland planning and approval processes
* Strong commercial judgment and stakeholder management skills
Highly Regarded
* Experience delivering mid- to high-rise luxury apartments (15–40 storeys)
* Exposure to design-led or architecturally focused projects
* Experience operating within a vertically integrated developer–builder model
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
* Direct reporting line to the Director
* Exposure to a $1.5B+ luxury development pipeline
* Fully integrated developer–builder platform
* High-autonomy role with real influence over project outcomes
* Boutique, founder-led culture focused on quality and execution