Development Analyst

Woods & Co Recruitment are seeking a motivated and analytically minded Development Analyst to join a growing residential development business. This role will suit someone early in their property career who is eager to gain hands-on exposure to land acquisition, feasibility analysis and development strategy across residential and medium density projects.

Working closely with the Development & Acquisitions Manager, you will support investment decisions through research, financial modelling and market analysis, while gaining broad exposure to the front-end of the development lifecycle.

What’s in it for you

• Salary package of $70,000 – $90,000 + Super, aligned to experience
• Exposure to both development and acquisitions, working closely with senior decision-makers
• Hybrid working environment, offering flexibility and autonomy
• Genuine career progression, with strong development pipeline and clear growth pathways
• Opportunity to build hands-on experience across feasibility, market analysis and front-end development
• Join a growing development business with momentum, stability and long-term opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with land acquisition activities, including due diligence, research and feasibility assessments
• Prepare and maintain development appraisals, financial models and sensitivity analysis
• Analyse residential market activity, trends, pricing and comparable sales data
• Support preparation of project briefs, internal reports and investment summaries
• Assist with coordination of planning inputs, consultant information and approval pathways for development assessments
• Liaise with external stakeholders including agents, surveyors, valuers and consultants
• Attend internal and external meetings as required
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior management

About You

• Degree qualified (or near completion) in Property Economics, Property Development, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline
• Strong analytical capability with experience or exposure to feasibility analysis, financial modelling or market research
• High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (Argus or similar software advantageous)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, organised and collaborative with a strong work ethic
• Genuinely passionate about property and development

For a confidential discussion please contact Caitie on 0421 827 803 OR [email protected]

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.