Development Manager

We are one of Australia's leading retail property groups, who are reimagining the way Australians live, work and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia and are evolving to transform our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces.

Role purpose
The Development Manager is accountable for driving and delivering the development process from conceptual stages through all internal and external approvals to final delivery in centres. Reporting to the Regional General Manager this role will develop and implement the agreed redevelopment strategy for the centre, delivering enhanced value to the owners in the short, medium and long term. A contributor to the major tenant strategy across the centre, the Development Manager will develop briefs and scoping documents for master planning initiatives and prepare redevelopment proposals though consultation, approvals and oversee the project execution. What will you bring?                                                                                                              

You will have demonstrated experience in developments from concept design stage through to final delivery with a specific focus on high quality customer facing design led developments.  Proven experience in leading projects and managing a team of project managers and consultants in the project delivery process is essential.   You will have excellent reporting capability, knowledge of budgeting and forecasting coupled with strong leadership and excellent communication skills. You will be known for your ability to manage strategic relationships and an outstanding ability to influence in order to drive positive outcomes.  Tertiary qualifications in Property would be well regarded.

What will success look like?                                                                                                

We Imagine a Better Way

• You contribute new ideas, facilitating changes to improve customer outcomes
• You are comfortable in challenging the status quo across the organisation to get better outcomes
• You proactively seek new opportunities to develop creative design solutions

We Embrace Difference

• You advocate equal opportunity, challenging assumptions to create a diverse workforce
• You use a diverse viewpoint to influence decisions in the delivery of the development strategies
• You understand the diverse needs of our communities and incorporate this into your design and development work

We Always Collaborate

• You consistently collaborate and connect with team members effectively sharing information that drives real business results
• You proactively consult, engage and listen to all team members and make sound decisions in a transparent manner
• You influence and manage key stakeholders to enable better outcome for our customers

Why Vicinity?

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options 
• Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
• $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
• Internal mentoring program
• Generous Parental Leave

Our values cultivate a culture that encourages our 1,200+ team members to be adaptable, agile, resilient and passionate.

At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Our people and our Employee Advocacy Groups (Gender Balance, Cultural Diversity, Disability & Access and Pride & Allies) actively build community and provide allyship within Vicinity. If you’d like to speak to someone to understand what it’s like firsthand to work here, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team.

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Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.