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Unit Group

1314 Property Developers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1314 Property Developers

Purchase dwellings and land and enhance them to increase their value for resale. Work with Professionals and Technicians and Trades Workers to design, obtain approvals for, build and sell properties for profit.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

131431 Property Developer

Purchases dwellings and land and enhances them to increase their value for resale. Works with Professionals and Technicians and Trades Workers to design, obtain approvals for, build and sell properties for profit.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Property Development Manager

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Identifies and purchases profitable real estate opportunities
  • Works with Architects, builders, and other Professionals to design and plan property developments
  • Obtains necessary building approvals and permits from local councils and other regulatory bodies
  • Monitors the progress of the renovation or development of dwellings and land, and manages related budgets and finances
  • Monitors market trends and property values to determine optimal selling times, and markets and sells developed properties to potential buyers