Development Assistant (Bilingual — Cantonese/English; Mandarin preferred)
Company: Gold Partners Pty Ltd
• Location: Sydney-based (frequent same-day travel to the Gold Coast)
Why this is a great opportunity
Step into an apprenticeship-style role where you'll shadow and support a senior property developer across an entire project lifecycle. From early design and approvals to pre-sales, marketing, construction, and final sell-out, you'll see how real decisions get made—and you'll help make them happen.
About the project
Gold Partners Pty Ltd is launching a 32-storey, 101-unit residential development on the Gold Coast. Pre-sales start December 2025, with construction commencing in 2026.
What you'll learn & do
* End-to-end exposure: Sit in on key meetings, site walks and strategy sessions—learn how a project moves from concept to settlement.
* Bilingual impact (core): Provide real-time interpretation (CantoneseEnglish; Mandarin a plus) with clients, sales agents, lenders, councils, architects, engineers, QS and subcontractors (subcon); translate emails, minutes, specs and contracts.
* Sales & marketing through sell-out: Support email, website, WeChat, brochures and signage; coordinate display-suite operations and weekend rosters; help with pricing/releases, stock rotation and buyer journeys from exchange to settlement (valuations, solicitors, banks, PCI/defects).
* Project backbone: Track design deliverables and approvals; keep milestones and action items tidy; assist tenders/contracts; organise travel and site visits; maintain clean documentation.
Who you are
* Language: Cantonese (essential); strong English writing/speaking; Mandarin preferred.
* Mindset: High EQ, patient, calm under pressure—comfortable supporting a Cantonese-speaking senior leader with a direct communication style; discreet and professional.
* Flexibility: Occasional after-hours contact for urgent matters; frequent Sydney Gold Coast trips (often same-day).
* Background: Bachelor's or higher in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or Property/Real Estate Development (recent graduates welcome).
* Experience: Previous experience in property development, construction projects, or real estate transactions preferred but not essential for graduates.
* Bonus: Solid organisation, note-taking, and follow-through.
* Software skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana) advantageous.
Location & eligibility
* Base: Gold Coast
* Eligibility: Current Australian work rights required (citizen/PR or unrestricted work visa such as Graduate, Skilled Independent, or Partner visa). No overseas applications at this time (no visa sponsorship available).
How to apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter (in both English and Chinese) with your degree, language skills and earliest start date to Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.