Senior Development Director

About the Role

Redpath Partners is engaged in a confidential search for an experienced Senior Development Director to lead one of the most important and high-profile development projects in Sydney. This prestigious position is within a financially stable and respected development firm and involves guiding a landmark living sector-focused precinct from the initial concept through to final delivery.

The project is characterized by its extensive scale, complexity, and enduring significance, addressing major aspects of planning, design, commercial strategy, and execution for a Sydney landmark development.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and steer the overall development strategy for a major living sector-led precinct.
• Manage planning, design, approvals, commercial strategy, and project delivery for a large and multifaceted development.
• Oversee feasibility studies, financial results, programming, risk management, and governance throughout all development phases.
• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams and coordinate various internal and external stakeholder groups during critical project stages.
• Establish and sustain complex relationships with governmental authorities, planning bodies, delivery partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice, reporting, and commercial insights to executive leadership and governance boards.
• Mentor and develop high-performing multidisciplinary development teams.

Why This Position is Unique

• Opportunity to lead one of Sydney's most significant and visible development ventures.
• Ownership and leadership of an iconic living sector-focused precinct.
• Work on a project distinguished by market importance, scale, design innovation, and complexity.
• Join a reputable development organization with a consistent record of delivering landmark projects.
• Contribute directly to a development that will profoundly influence Sydney’s urban environment.

Candidate Profile

• Highly skilled development professional with extensive experience in managing major developments across Australia.
• Proven expertise in large-scale mixed-use, urban regeneration, or high-end residential projects.
• Strong strategic insight and commercial judgement capable of addressing complex challenges and balancing diverse stakeholder interests.
• Broad experience spanning planning, design, approval processes, financial oversight, and project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with government agencies, planning authorities, consultants, and delivery teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing, mentoring, and nurturing multidisciplinary teams to achieve high performance.
• A track record of delivering significant projects in Australia, with a preference for candidates familiar with New South Wales developments.
• Capability to operate adeptly at both strategic and hands-on levels, ensuring successful outcomes while maintaining a long-term project vision.

Additional Information

This is a rare and distinguished chance for professionals motivated by scale, complexity, and the opportunity to create a lasting impact. Interested candidates seeking further confidential discussions may contact the designated representative directly.