Acquisitions Manager Residential Development

Salary :

$110,000 - 140,000 yearly

Company : Freedom Careers

Job Type : Full Time

Australia

Job Description - Acquisitions Manager Residential Development

Location: Queensland (fully remote) or NSW/VIC (in-office)
Package: $110,000 – $140,000 + Super + Performance Bonuses
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Secure and control the residential development pipeline for one of Australia’s leading property investment groups — and directly influence the investment outcomes of over 10,000 members served.

At Freedom Property Investors, we partner with developers and builders across Australia to secure high-quality residential projects aligned to our proprietary Freedom Formula — a framework built around price discipline, growth potential, build integrity, and risk management.

As the Acquisitions Manager – Residential Development, you will own the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing management of residential development stock across key growth markets.

If you are based in NSW or VIC, you must be able to work from our office. If based in QLD, the role can be fully remote. Interstate travel to meet developers and vendors forms part of this role.

You’ll work directly with senior leadership, research, and sales to ensure pipeline quality, commercial performance, and delivery integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing

Pipeline Strategy & Project Acquisition
- Identify, evaluate, and secure residential development opportunities
- Negotiate commercial terms, commissions, and allocation structures
- Ensure projects align with investment-grade standards
Feasibility & Commercial Assessment
- Review pricing schedules, stock lists, floorplans, and incentives
- Assess supply timing, construction risk, and developer capability
- Validate growth, yield, and price positioning
Developer Negotiation & Relationship Management
- Act as primary commercial contact for developer partners
- Hold developers accountable to timeframes, documentation, and communication
- Build and maintain strong long-term supplier relationships
Contract & Documentation Oversight
- Review master contracts and marketing agreements
- Identify risks and escalate discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with internal acquisition standards
Internal Alignment & Sales Enablement
- Prepare briefing packs for sales teams
- Provide strategic guidance on stock positioning
- Ensure clean, accurate portal uploads and documentation
Settlement & Delivery Oversight
- Monitor milestone progress
- Escalate build or contract risks early
- Protect brand integrity through delivery accountability

Your Scorecard (KPIs)

Pipeline Strength: Consistent supply of investment-grade projects
Accuracy & Compliance: Zero contract or documentation errors
Commercial Performance: Strong negotiated vendor terms
Sales Enablement: Clear, high-quality briefings and responsiveness
Delivery Integrity: Smooth milestone and settlement tracking
Contract Governance: All projects reviewed and compliant

What You’ll Get

$110K–$140K + Super + Bonuses
QLD remote or NSW/VIC in-office (must attend office if locally based)
Interstate travel to meet developers and vendor partners
Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic pipeline decisions
Clear ownership within a high-leverage commercial function

What You’ll Need to Succeed

5+ years in residential development, acquisitions, or project marketing
Strong commercial negotiation capability
Experience reviewing contracts and development documentation
Confidence managing developers and external stakeholders
Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
CRM and systems proficiency (HubSpot, Google Workspace, sales portals)
Ability to operate autonomously and drive outcomes

Who You Are

Commercially sharp and confident in negotiation
Detail-oriented and structured
Comfortable holding external partners accountable
Strategic yet hands-on
Motivated by ownership and accountability

Do Not Apply If…

You’ve never worked in residential development, acquisitions, or project marketing
You are uncomfortable negotiating directly with developers
You avoid contract review or documentation responsibility
You are not comfortable being commercially accountable
You cannot attend office if based in NSW or VIC

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your development or acquisitions experience and your approach to managing developer relationships.

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