Overview
This is a Development Manager VIC role with McDonald's based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
About McDonald's
McDonald's Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as "Macca's", we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years. We believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count!
Role Seniority
Mid level.
Job Description
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.
What You Can Expect On a Day‐to‐Day Basis
* Using industry connections, real estate knowledge and experience to actively find new sites in VIC (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 to negotiate deals, seek internal approvals, finalise legal documentation and pursue relevant authority approvals up to possession of the property for handover to the Construction Team
* Engaging key stakeholders such as Franchisees, McOpCo leadership, vendors, landlords, Senior Leadership Team, corporate departments and National Development Group
* 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 a 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: base salary, health care and an uncapped incentive bonus plan
* 5 weeks of annual leave – an additional week each calendar year
* Highly flexible work environment with a hybrid model
* Birthday and volunteer leave – a day‐off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer for a registered charity you are passionate about
* Ongoing professional development: leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning
* Macca's staff discount and retail discounts across Australia
* Access to our 24/7 wellbeing partner (Sonder) for you and your immediate family
* A fun and vibrant culture with local and company‐only events and experiences from day one
Key Responsibilities
* Finding new sites
* Evaluating sites
* Managing property acquisition
Key Strengths
* Real estate development
* Property acquisitions
* Stakeholder engagement
* Negotiation skills
* Project management
* Town planning
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.
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.
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role, no matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the McDonald's team will be there to support your growth.
Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined.
Why McDonald's is partnering with Hatch on this role
Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.
Final Note
This is a role with McDonald's, not with Hatch.
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