Development Manager - Brisbane Region

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Posted Monday, 6 July 2026, 9:00 am

At Ingenia, we’re all about building belonging.

As an ASX 200 listed company, Ingenia owns and operates a growing network of over 100 lifestyle communities and holiday parks across Australia. Our portfolio includes over 15,700 income-generating sites, with more than 11,000 residents calling our communities home each day, and over 1.2 million guest nights enjoyed annually across our holiday parks.

Whether someone is staying for a weekend or settling in for years, we’re focused on creating warm, inclusive spaces where people truly feel at home.

Our people care deeply; about their work, their communities, and making a real difference. We’re bold, customer-focused, and always improving. At Ingenia, you’re empowered to grow, contribute, and create moments that matter.

Do what matters. Know you matter.

Join us and help bring great experiences to life, starting with you!

Due to internal promotion, we are currently hiring a Development Manager based out of our Brisbane office.

Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, this role leads the development and delivery of land lease community projects, covering feasibility, approvals, design, construction, stakeholder management, sales support and team leadership.

Benefits

Lead the delivery of exciting greenfield and community upgrade projects

Work across the full development lifecycle from concept to completion

Present to senior executives, Investment Committee and Board stakeholders

Be part of a high-performing and growing development team

Heavily discounted accommodation at Ingenia Holiday Parks

Employee share options

Retailer discounts

Novated Lease options

Hybrid working options

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of land lease community projects, including greenfield developments, integrated housing projects and upgrades to existing communities

Manage project feasibilities, business cases, budgets, forecasts, approvals and reporting to support informed decision-making and project success

Oversee planning, approvals, tendering and procurement activities while ensuring compliance with statutory and business requirements

Partner with Sales, Marketing, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders to deliver commercial and customer outcomes

Present project updates to senior stakeholders, build strong resident and industry relationships, and coach Assistant Development Managers

About You

Proven experience delivering property, land development, civil or built-form construction projects across the full development lifecycle

Strong commercial acumen with experience in feasibilities, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration and tender management

Demonstrated success managing development approvals, consultant teams and diverse stakeholder groups to achieve positive outcomes

A confident communicator and presenter, comfortable engaging with executives, boards, residents and industry partners

Tertiary qualified in Property, Construction, Planning, Engineering or a related discipline, with proficiency in Estate Master, MS Project and Microsoft Office

Recruitment Process

Apply via Ingenia’s website (no cover letter needed)

Phone conversation with Talent Acquisition team

Interviews

Background Checks

Receive your offer, and join your team that values your contribution and collaboration

All applicants must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights, as well as undergo a National Police Check.

To learn more about what it’s like to work with Ingenia, take a look at our LinkedIn page here.

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Brisbane QLD, Australia