Development Manager

**Property Development Manager**
- **End to end ownership for development**
- **Work autonomously and develop enduring relationships in a changing environment**
- **Join one of Australia’s leading retail groups, and enjoy the opportunity to grow and make a positive difference**

**We are Woolworths Group**

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

**The Opportunity**

We’re looking for an experienced Property Development Manager to join Woolworths Group based in Brisbane. It is an exciting time to be a part of Australia’s largest retailer as we continue to innovate and shape the future of retail.

As a Development Manager you will have the opportunity to:

- Work with a range of internal teams to develop and implement strategies to deliver a network plan, including sourcing retail development sites through varied acquisition strategies, for future activity that supports the growth of the business.
- Achieve internal business and authority approvals for projects, ensuring to maximise the amenity and financial outcome for Woolworths and satisfy long term community outcomes
- Manage a team of consultants to deliver projects that meet or exceed time, cost and quality benchmarks
- Provide accurate reporting (Monthly to Bi-monthly) on active developments and property strategiesTake a visionary/competitive & strategic approach to planning of retail sites

**Who we’re looking for**

We’re seeking a property development manager who can demonstrate at least 5 years experience in a similar field coupled with design coordination and planning approval experience in retail developments. You’ll join the team with solid project delivery ability combined with project management and project planning capabilities, as well as experience in leading a consultant team to deliver, lease and open retail sites.

You’ll have a broad knowledge of property economics, legislation, valuation (and much more) and be able to liaise effectively with local government and authorities. Your solid commercial acumen combined with an understanding and experience with financial modelling will ensure you’re set up for success.

If you’re a natural communicator with the ability to negotiate effectively, then this just might be the next step in your career.

**What we offer**
- The opportunity to grow within the group
- Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
- Hybrid working arrangementsGet your Woolies worth through team member benefits across all of our brands

**Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group**

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.