scouted. are pleased to be working with a well-regarded private residential developer with an active pipeline across Melbourne's growth corridors, they are seeking an experienced Acquisitions Manager to lead site identification and deal execution. This is a front-end, deal-focused role with real influence over how the business grows - and a rare chance to join as the first dedicated acquisitions hire.

Our client is a privately owned Victorian property developer with an established track record in delivering quality residential communities across Melbourne's west, south-east and northern growth corridors. With 250 lots currently in development across four active projects, the business has strong in-house capability — including design, drafting, and construction teams — and is now executing a clear and well-funded strategy to expand its portfolio. This is a business that makes decisions and gets things built.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this newly created position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and securing development sites — primarily Superlot opportunities across Victoria's growth corridors. The role spans the full front-end development cycle, from initial site assessment and feasibility through to acquisition, deal structuring, and capital raising. With in-house delivery capability already in place, the focus here is squarely on finding and securing the right opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Identify and pursue Superlot and residential land opportunities across Victoria's growth corridors
• Conduct early-stage planning, servicing, yield, and risk assessments on prospective sites
• Build and manage development feasibility models (Estate Master and Excel)
• Negotiate with agents, land owners, and vendors to secure sites under agreed commercial terms
• Assist in structuring and raising debt and equity capital for acquisitions
• Coordinate due diligence across planning, legal, and technical workstreams
• Prepare acquisition proposals, investment recommendations, and board papers for approval
• Prepare and present monthly pipeline and feasibility reports to the leadership team
• Maintain and grow a strong network of agents, vendors, valuers, and industry contacts

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5–7+ years' experience in property development, acquisitions, or property finance — residential land development exposure preferred
• Solid working knowledge of Victoria's planning system, growth corridor policy, and servicing frameworks
• Strong financial modelling skills — proficient with Estate Master and advanced Excel
• Demonstrated ability to assess site viability and development risk early in the process
• Experience managing acquisitions from opportunity identification through to execution
• Exposure to capital structuring, JV arrangements, or development finance
• Confident communicator — comfortable dealing with agents, vendors, lenders, and senior stakeholders
• Degree qualified in property, commerce, finance, or a related field

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $140,000 – $160,000 + superannuation + bonus, dependent on experience
• First dedicated acquisitions hire — genuine opportunity to build and lead this function
• Direct reporting line to the Managing Director, with short lines to decision-making
• Business with in-house construction, design, and drafting capability — you focus on the deal, the team delivers
• Active pipeline with four new projects in the immediate acquisition strategy
• Commercially minded, high-trust culture — decisions get made, things get built

If this opportunity is of interest, please don't hesitate to hit apply now or send a copy of your CV to jeremy@scoutedrecruitment.com.au (all submissions are kept strictly confidential)

Only Australian permanent residents are eligible to apply.

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