Head of Development, Logistics

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We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $41.6 billion worth of assets across the country.

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.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

 We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development, Logistics to join our Logistics team. Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you will lead the origination, planning and delivery of our logistics development projects, driving value creation and growth for GPT and its investors.

Beyond origination, you will lead a national team to deliver projects from concept to completion, negotiating key contracts, driving leasing and ensuring flawless project execution.

This is an opportunity for a dealmaker with deep market knowledge, a strong existing network, an eye for detail and exceptional operational expertise to deliver industry-leading logistics developments for Fund, Mandate and Joint Venture (JV) clients, along with GPT’s co-investment.

What you will be doing

• Define and execute the logistics development pipeline strategy in line with GPT’s investment objectives, monitoring emerging precincts, infrastructure corridors and supply and demand dynamics.

• Lead site identification and acquisition across target corridors in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, including feasibility studies, due diligence, rezoning and planning, and negotiation of option and purchase agreements.

• Draw on your agent, owner and stakeholder networks to uncover undervalued assets, strategic landholdings and JV structures.

• Engage anchor tenants early and lead pre-leasing and pre-commitment negotiations for new projects, along with progressing speculative development opportunities.

• Prepare and present feasibility studies, business cases and Investment Committee and Board papers, managing the division’s development budget and driving project returns.

• Appoint and manage multidisciplinary consultant teams, negotiate Design and Build contracts and secure statutory approvals (including State Significant Development processes), with ESG and Green Star compliance embedded in design.

• Chair the Project Control Group for live projects, with a sharp focus on quality, safety and program through to handover and closeout.

• Work with fund managers, JV partners, Investor Relations and the CIO team to introduce capital partners to new projects, including legal documentation and deal negotiation.

• Partner with Logistics Marketing and External Communications to position our developments for occupiers and lift the profile of GPT’s Development team in market.

• Lead, mentor and develop a national team of project managers, development managers and analysts, and contribute to divisional strategy and culture as a member of the Logistics Leadership Team.

What makes you stand out

 You bring substantial experience delivering large-scale logistics development projects, with a proven track record in deal origination, structuring and delivery. You have deep knowledge of the Australian logistics and industrial sector, strong tenant and agent relationships, and the leasing acumen to structure compelling pre-commitment deals.

You are a seasoned people leader and strategic thinker with sound financial acumen, including feasibility modelling, IRR analysis and Investment Committee reporting. You have experience negotiating contracts and managing consultant teams, and the boardroom presence and investor credibility to bring others with you.

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Hybrid working and generous leave options.

• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.

• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.

• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.

• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 4th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.

• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.

• Earned a Gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.

• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.

• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. 

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

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