Development Manager NSW

Could you be our next Development Manager?

With new restaurant openings driving significant growth in the Australian market each year, our National Development Group is at the heart of McDonald's expansion strategy. As the Development Manager you will play an integral role in finding, evaluating and acquiring freehold and leasehold properties. Bring your extensive experience in retail/commercial property acquisitions to the largest Quick Service Restaurant in the country and apply today

What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?

• Using industry connections, real estate knowledge and experience to actively find new sites in NSW (freehold or leasehold)
• Assessing and evaluating the feasibility, suitability and potential of each site
• Managing the end-to-end property acquisition (or leasing) process, including working with the legal team and external consultants (where applicable) to negotiate deals, seek internal approvals, finalise legal documentation, and pursue relevant authority approvals (e.g., development approval) up to possession of the property for handover to the Construction Team
• Engaging key stakeholders such as Franchisees, McOpCo (Company owned) leadership, vendors, landlords, Senior Leadership Team, corporate departments and National Development Group (NDG)
• Ensuring alignment and communication between all parties to keep projects on track and deliver on the wider NDG plan

Your keys to success:

• A degree in Real Estate Development or a related field
• Demonstrated experience as a property/real estate Development Manager (acquisitions focused) in retail/commercial environment
• 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

Relish in the Macca's difference when you join the Golden Arches:

• Competitive Remuneration Package.
  We offer a total reward package of base salary, health care and an uncapped incentive bonus plan.
• 5 Weeks of Annual Leave.
  Switch off and recharge or explore your passions outside of work with an additional week of annual leave each calendar year.
• Highly Flexible Work Environment.
  Our teams have embraced a hybrid working model, balancing working remotely 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 are committed to developing our people by investing in leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern Office with Sustainable Amenities.
  Newly revamped office located in Thornleigh featuring the latest technology and electric car chargers to support eco-friendly commuting.
• 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.
  Using the Sonder app, 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 Macca's only events and experiences from day one of working with us.

At Macca's, our doors are open to everyone, and we live by our Golden Rule: treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, always. We're committed to building a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered - it's our people who make us Macca's.

As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly 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, just reach out to start the conversation.