Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. The future belongs to all of us. We’re committed to creating benefit for all, in everything we do.
We’re proud to be a global leader in designing and building sustainable, innovative and vibrant city places. Many of our urban developments across the world have become thriving, iconic destinations that have revitalised cities and delivered lasting social benefit.
About the Role:
Brisbane 2032 is calling! Shape the city, shape the games. Do you want to be at the heart of a global event and create a vibrant legacy for generations to come?
We are looking for a seasoned Project Director to join our Athletes Village team and lead a complex, city‑shaping project. As the Project Director, you will be the driving force behind the project’s strategic direction and delivery. You’re responsible for ensuring the project achieves commercial, design, sustainability, and placemaking objectives. Your key responsibilities will include:
Delivery of the project in line with project requirements
Leading a multi-disciplined team of property development professionals
Managing feasibility, business cases, sensitivity analyses and funding approvals
Act as primary liaison with government authorities and client stakeholders
Facilitate authentic community engagement and communication
About You:
You will be a strategic thinker with broad knowledge across development, project management, commercial strategy & construction. You will also have:
10+ years’ experience leading large‑scale property developments, ideally mixed‑use
Strong commercial acumen with proven success delivering major development outcomes
A background in inspiring teams, collaborating in a matrix environment, and building trusted relationships
Tertiary qualifications in property, business or related fields
A local network across industry, government and market stakeholders
About Us:
We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:
Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
26 weeks paid parental leave
3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)
If this role is of interest to you and you would like to have a confidential conversation, please contact Lara Brady on 0497 131 144 or lara.brady@lendlease.com
At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.
Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.
Lendlease is Australia’s leading real estate business with an international investments platform. We’re city shapers, asset creators and trusted partners.
Our deep property experience and bold thinking delivers innovative real estate and investment solutions.
Very few organisations can build cities from scratch, including the infrastructure to connect people, with skills to design, develop, fund, build and manage, but we can.
We purposefully seek to hire people who share our values and passion to make a positive impact. Whether big or small, we make a difference and all of us have a part to play in our success. Together we make a difference.
