Careers at Fairmont

Development Manager

About Fairland

At Fairland, we are one of Australia’s leading residential developers, with over 45 years’ experience, and are recognised as an industry leader in delivering high quality developments.

We create award winning master-planned communities and deliver housing opportunities to the market. Our business is built on the strong partnerships we have with our valued clients and supportive stakeholders. It is our shared vision, common values and positive collaboration that help us to deliver successful outcomes and provide future growth.

Joining our dynamic team, you will be part of a team to shape and develop new communities within South Australia, delivering on a shared vision for new urban environments.

The foundation of our team is built on individuals who are exceptional and passionate in their field of expertise. We harness that wealth of knowledge to collaborate and ensure our projects deliver strong positive outcomes.

About the role

As the Development Manager, you will manage a portfolio of residential and community development projects across the full development life cycle, ensuring the successful delivery of projects against agreed development plans and realising the value and return expected in each feasibility.

You will play an integral role in planning and approvals, landscape and civil delivery, site maintenance and presentation, financial management and bank guarantees, and encumbrance management.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the planning process and development of land estates to ensure stage delivery is on budget and within predetermined timeframes.
• Manage a wide range of external contractors to perform development activities, ensuring Work, Health and Safety requirements are compliant.
• Develop and monitor project management plans including milestones, risks, and resources and provide timely and accurate reports detailing development progress and commercial outcomes.
• Effectively build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with builders, partners, and contractors to ensure successful delivery of projects.

About you

• Demonstrated experience managing projects within the land development and / or civil construction
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate and communicate across all levels for projects with complex outcomes.
• Strategic and commercial thinker with the ability to manage projects to time and budget, delivering successful outcomes
• Tertiary qualification in Property Development, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Planning, or similar or demonstrated equivalent experience

Be part of this passionate team, creating better communities

Build a rewarding career, united within a healthy work environment. Feel supported, valued, and inspired, ready to have fun. Learn, continuously evolve, and be empowered to fulfil your goals. Tenacious and determined to deliver for our customers, our people, and the group.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• 3 wellbeing days provided annually in addition to standard leave
• A thriving workplace culture focused on a core values framework
• Leave loading, on-site car parking, social events and more!

To Apply:

Click ‘Apply now’ and upload a current resume and cover letter addressing the above criteria and displaying your motivation for this role.

Applications close Monday 10 November 2025

Please note this role is based in our Kent Town office in Adelaide, so you need to be located in Australia with full working rights to be considered.

For further information and a confidential discussion contact Sarah Buck, People & Culture Business Partner, on 8112 3151 or [email protected]

Building Quality Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you play a key role in the construction team and are accountable for the effective management and operational delivery of the building quality process post-handover.

You will be responsible for managing quality assurance by reviewing and managing post hand over building quality matters (defects and warranty claims) and ensuring the delivery of high-level customer service.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and inspecting construction quality assurance issues such as non-compliance with standards.
• Managing clients through their post hand-over process and communicate with clients about resolving any outstanding issues.
• Providing feedback, reports and statistics around quality issues and maintenance costs and highlight issues to Construction Manager.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in professional quality control/quality assurance in the construction sector, with a trade background being beneficial.

You will also have:

• Understanding of the building and construction industry and construction processes
• Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code and Australian standards
• Demonstrated high level skills in organisation, construction inspection, and record keeping
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and build positive relationships
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Hold a Current Driver’s License

At Fairmont We’re Built For Life
This is reflected in our approach to our clients, our suppliers and trades, our community, and most importantly our people. Build a rewarding career, united within a healthy work environment. Feel supported, valued, and inspired, ready to have fun. Learn, continuously evolve, and be empowered to fulfil your goals. Tenacious and determined to deliver for our customers, our people, and the group.

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• 3 wellbeing days provided annually in addition to standard leave
• A thriving workplace culture focussed on a core values framework
• Leave loading, social events and more!

To Apply:

Click apply now and upload a current Cover letter and Resume addressing the above criteria.

Please note this role is based in our Kent Town office in Adelaide, so you need to be located in Australia with full working rights to be considered.

Applications close 10 November 2025

Application Process:

For further information and a confidential discussion contact Sarah Buck, HR Business Partner, on 8112 3151 or [email protected]

Planning Officer

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of new housing files through the development approval process. You will deliver a high level of customer service through regular communication with regards to the progress of submissions and approvals as well as applying a proactive approach to task completion using our workflow management software.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and lodging all required planning applications to gain approvals within the set time frames
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as councils, surveyors, conveyancers, service providers etc to ensure all approval milestones are achieved
• Liaising with customers throughout the development approval process to update them on submissions
• Providing a high standard of customer support by answering queries and resolving any concerns
• Updating and maintaining all documentation for each build

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a high level of initiative and strong problem-solving skills and will be passionate and committed to delivering successful outcomes for our customers and business.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in a customer service/administrative position
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Planning process, building and construction industry is desirable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiations skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
• A strong customer service focus with the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to work productively within a team environment and maintain effectiveness in different situations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate level of skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and email)

At Fairmont We’re Built For Life.

This is reflected in our approach to our clients, our suppliers and trades, our community, and most importantly our people. Build a rewarding career, united within a healthy work environment. Feel supported, valued, and inspired, ready to have fun. Learn, continuously evolve, and be empowered to fulfil your goals. Tenacious and determined to deliver for our customers, our people, and the group.

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• 3 wellbeing days provided annually in addition to standard leave
• A thriving workplace culture focused on a core values framework
• Leave loading, on-site car parking, social events and more!

To Apply:

Click apply now and upload a current Cover letter and Resume addressing the above criteria.

Please note this role is based in our Kent Town office in Adelaide, so you need to be located in Australia with full working rights to be considered.

Applications close Monday 27 October 2025

For further information and a confidential discussion contact Sarah Buck, HR Business Partner, on 8112 3151 or [email protected]

Site Manager

At Fairmont Homes, we are one of SA’s largest and most successful residential housing and development companies. With nearly 60 years of design innovation and building experience, we continue as industry leaders, evolving to meet our clients' changing lifestyles.

About the role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be accountable for effectively managing the delivery of builds across multiple dwellings and locations in the Central, North East and Country North areas of Adelaide in accordance with expected build timeframes and within contract specifications and budget.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Effective planning, managing, coordinating, and tracking the progress of construction jobs, ensuring both customer management and quality management standards are maintained at all times.
• Manage and coordinate call ups, trade allocations, and site deliveries in accordance with expected schedules.
• Oversee the completion of on-site work to time and quality standards and in accordance with agreed rates.
• Manage costs on each build to achieve costing targets.
• Manage the building quality assurance programme in conjunction with the Construction Manager and Assistant Construction Manager.
• Work closely with the Building Support Coordination Team to utilise systematic communication channels to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Ensure all sites are WHS compliant with site management plans.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a proven understanding of residential construction processes together with an ability to work with new builds at volume whilst problem solving and driving outcomes.

You also will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a construction site management or project management role in the housing and construction industry
• Building Contractors License / or at minimum Building Supervisors licence (class 1 and 2 up to 3 storeys)
• Knowledge and application of the National Construction and Australian Standards codes
• Skilled in communicating, monitoring, and reaching volume targets and milestones
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and budget
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and build positive relationships

What we offer

• A competitive salary + car allowance + fuel card + phone allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• 3 wellbeing days provided annually in addition to standard leave
• A thriving workplace culture focused on a core values framework
• Leave loading, on-site car parking, social events and more!

To Apply:

Please email [email protected] and attach a current Cover letter and Resume addressing the above criteria.

Please note this role is will manage builds in the Central and North East areas of Adelaide.

Application Process:

For further information and a confidential discussion contact Sarah Buck, HR Business Partner, on 8112 3151 or [email protected]

Corporate opportunities

At Fairmont, our homes are “Built for Life” and we pride ourselves on providing an environment that enables our staff to thrive in delivering that promise to our clients.

Opportunities always exist for talented individuals working across:

• New Home Sales
• Sales Administration and Support
• Estimating and Cost Control
• Customer Service, Planning and Approvals
• Building Support and Construction Administration
• Project Coordination
• Site Management
• Finance and Officer Administration

Join our team

If you have relevant experience and the passion to apply, please send your expression of interest to [email protected]