General Manager - Development

Established in 1987, DCOH is a locally owned and operated business that has expanded across seven industries since its inception. We are dedicated to supporting our community by providing outstanding construction, development, hospitality and real estate services.

Our team works collaboratively to deliver exceptional residential and commercial projects that highlight the beauty of the Northern Territory. By creating job opportunities and stimulating the local economy, we are shaping a vibrant future for Darwin.

Join us in redefining excellence and contributing to the growth of our community.

You are a senior executive with extensive experience overseeing complex construction and development projects from concept through completion. You understand how each decision from feasibility to financing, design, procurement shapes the commercial and community outcome.

You take ownership for driving development outcomes from front-end design through to completion. This is a hands-on role that will suit candidates who have a strong development and project management skillsets and an ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, contractors and a diverse range of consultants.

You will be able to demonstrate:

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business/Commerce;

Over 10-15 years’ leadership experience across high-rise, civil, and residential developments.

Proven record of success managing full development lifecycles from site identification, acquisition, and feasibility through approvals, construction, and sales.

Deep commercial and financial acumen; demonstrated success in feasibility modelling, investment structuring, and project optimisation.

Strong grasp of planning, town planning approvals, development applications, and compliance frameworks.

Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders such as subcontractors, consultants, regulators, and community representatives.