Acquisition Development Manager

Overview

Identify, acquire, and develop logistics land opportunities for growth

Key Responsibilities

• deal coordination
• stakeholder management
• investment papers
• negotiations
• land acquisition
• due diligence

Tasks

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and acquiring prime logistics development opportunities that align with our strategic growth objectives and deliver long-term value to the business. -Coordinating purchase and development agreements with internal stakeholders, including legal, financial, and investment teams. -Acting as the primary contact for agents, landowners, and consultants, building strong industry relationships to uncover new opportunities. -Supporting the preparation of investment papers and board submissions, providing key insights and recommendations. -Leading negotiations for acquisitions, joint ventures, and development management agreements, ensuring commercial and strategic outcomes are achieved. -Identifying and acquiring new greenfield and brownfield land opportunities for large-scale logistics developments. -Conducting thorough due diligence, financial analysis, and feasibility studies to support internal approvals and investment decisions. -Managing acquisition processes from concept to completion, engaging consultants, and ensuring alignment with broader development and investment objectives.

Requirements

• property
• project management
• financial modelling
• valuation
• logistics
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation. Tertiary qualifications in property, commerce, or valuation are desirable, as is experience in project management within a fast-paced environment. If you have a strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and a passion for driving high-value logistics developments, we’d love to hear from you. You will bring a strong background in logistics or industrial real estate acquisition, development, or investment, with demonstrated success in sourcing and securing development opportunities. Experience across Development Management, Valuation, or Agency will be highly regarded, along with a solid grasp of Contract for Sale and Joint Venture Agreement negotiations. Strong financial modelling and feasibility analysis skills are essential, as is the ability to manage planning approvals, major project bids, and stakeholder relationships with confidence and professionalism. It is essential that you bring proven experience within the logistics or industrial property sector, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, land acquisition processes, and development feasibility. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to assess opportunities, conduct detailed financial modelling, and drive successful deal negotiations that support GPT’s growth strategy.

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Benefits

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

About The Gpt Group

-Has actively acquired and managed iconic Australian assets like Sydney’s Australia Square, Melbourne Central and Highpoint. -Generates strong funds from operations—supporting steady distributions to investors. -Embarked on major developments like Rouse Hill Town Centre. -Delivers near‑full occupancy across core assets, reflecting its operational focus and market resilience. -Blends active ownership with funds management, launching vehicles such as the Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund. -Notable for strategic expansions and balance‑sheet discipline, maintaining A‑/A2 credit ratings and $1.1 billion liquidity.

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