Development Manager

**A new role = A new way to win together**:
You belong at Coles Group where we look ahead, have a plan, and are up for the challenge. We learn and grow by taking career-defining opportunities and this one may just be your next.

**About the team**:
Property looks after one of Australia’s most dynamic portfolios. With an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally, we’re growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations, and we work together with our business units on all thing’s property, from site acquisition through to asset management.

**About the role**

Reporting to the State Development Manager, you'll be empowered to deliver a wide range of retail focussed projects within a significant pipeline of new Coles stores.

**You'll also**
- Provide strategic direction and manage end to end the development of projects
- Partner with varied internal and external stakeholders including builders, consultants, Council bodies
- Monitor performance of projects to ensure time cost and quality are managed.

**About you and your skills**

We’re looking for a proactive and ambitious professional with **3+ years** of experience in property and construction as a **Development Manager**. With qualifications in the Building and Construction industry, you'll have a strong background delivering multiple projects and developments across **retail/commercial**sectors.

**You'll also have**
- Strategic and lateral thinking to solve problems and identify solutions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management software.
- Sound financial acumen and commercial management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and permit processes.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

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**What’s in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**:Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 160861

Employment Type: Full time