Site Acquisition Specialist

As a Senior Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth through strategic site acquisition.

You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and acquiring prime properties to support McDonald's expansion strategy.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail/commercial property acquisitions, with a strong understanding of the Australian market.

Key responsibilities include:

• Using industry connections and real estate knowledge to find new sites across WA (freehold or leasehold)
• Assessing and evaluating the feasibility, suitability and potential of each site
• Presenting analysis and recommendations to senior leadership teams
• Operating as a subject matter expert to help stakeholders understand the strengths and risks of each potential site
• Managing the end-to-end property acquisition process, including working with legal teams and external consultants to negotiate deals, seek internal approvals, finalize legal documentation, and pursue relevant authority approvals up to possession of the property for handover to construction teams
• Engaging key stakeholders such as franchisees, vendors, landlords, senior leadership teams, corporate departments and national development groups
• Ensuring alignment and communication between all parties to keep projects on track and deliver on the wider development plan

To succeed in this role, you will require:

• A degree in real estate development or a related field
• Demonstrated experience as a property/real estate development manager (acquisitions focused) in retail/commercial environments
• Knowledgeable in property acquisitions, with a developed skill in structuring and negotiating deals
• Strong understanding of the property market
• Ability to capture and influence stakeholders
• Demonstrated results in managing site or project delivery
• General town planning understanding

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Remuneration Package. We provide a total reward package of base salary, healthcare, an uncapped incentive bonus plan and share plan
• 5 Weeks of Annual Leave. Take time to recharge or explore your passions outside of work with an additional week of annual leave each calendar year
• Highly Flexible Work Environment. Our teams enjoy a hybrid working model, balancing remote working and connecting in the office to support our people and how they best add value
• Birthday & Volunteer Leave. Enjoy a day-off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer for a registered charity you are passionate about
• Ongoing Professional Development. We invest in developing our people through leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning
• Macca's Staff Discount & Retail Discounts. Enjoy discounted Macca's at any restaurant across Australia and access to hundreds of retail discounts
• Access To Our 24/7 Wellbeing Partner (Sonder) For You & Your Immediate Family. Access free and confidential safety, medical and mental health support via chat or phone with accredited professionals
• A Fun & Vibrant Culture. Immerse yourself in local and McDonald's only events and experiences from day one of working with us

We strive to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you have a disability, illness or injury and need adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to help.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Real Estate and Restaurants