Civil Area Manager

About Us

GemLife is one of Australia’s fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50s residential resorts. Known for architecturally designed communities, premium facilities, and exceptional lifestyle experiences, we are proud to be a newly ASX-listed business built on passion, integrity, and respect.

 As a fully vertically integrated company, we deliver everything end-to-end from land acquisition and approvals to development, construction, and operations. Behind it all is a high-performing team of civil experts, architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals working together to create communities of the highest standard.

Joining GemLife now means being part of an exciting growth journey where your work has direct impact on shaping the future of our business.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a senior-level civil expert who brings deep technical expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a hands-on approach to project delivery.

This is a client-side leadership role where you’ll oversee civil infrastructure across multiple projects - from early design input through to construction delivery - ensuring quality, efficiency, and performance at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee civil contractors across multiple resort developments to ensure safety, scope, and standards are achieved
• Review and challenge designs to identify value engineering and optimisation opportunities
• Hold consultants and contractors accountable to timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes
• Ensure all civil works align with regulatory requirements and GemLife’s high standards
• Collaborate closely with internal development, construction, and leadership teams
• Travel to project sites to monitor progress and ensure milestones are met

What You Bring

• Significant experience in civil construction, ideally across both contractor and client-side environments
• Strong technical knowledge across earthworks, services, roadworks, and site infrastructure
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge, problem-solve, and drive better outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• A practical, boots-on-the-ground approach — willing to take ownership and be present on site

Key Success Outcomes

• Civil scopes delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Enhanced project ROI through value engineering and smart decision-making
• Early identification and mitigation of risks — no surprises during delivery
• Continued strengthening of GemLife’s reputation for quality and efficient delivery

Why Join GemLife?

• Work in a high-growth, ASX-listed company with strong career progression opportunities
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your expertise and input
• Flexible start and finish times
• Access to Flare retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidies, and corporate uniform allowance
• Join a certified Great Place to Work® organisation 

If you're ready to play a key role in delivering high-quality communities and driving project success, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you’re the right fit.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role