Acquisition Strategist Role Summary:
* This is a strategic leadership opportunity to drive the expansion of our early learning network across Australia.
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Strategist to lead the end-to-end acquisition process, identifying, negotiating, and securing new and replacement centres. The successful candidate will have expertise in property acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, and development, with strong project management skills and excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' experience leading acquisition and development transactions in large, multi-site organisations, with a proven ability to manage high-volume targets nationally. A bachelor's degree in property or development, or equivalent experience, is preferred, along with strong financial management and reporting skills.
The role requires a collaborative team-oriented approach, with a commitment to fostering teamwork across the property group. Experience in the childcare leasing/acquisition and development sector is highly desirable.
Salary Package:
* Flexible work arrangements
* Salary packaging benefits
* Access to discounted childcare
* Discounted healthcare and wellbeing programs
* Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, and products
* Option to purchase extra leave for work-life balance
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the end-to-end acquisition process to expand and enhance our centre network
* Identify and secure new and replacement sites aligned with our growth strategy
* Conduct due diligence, financial analysis, and market research to guide decisions
* Negotiate and execute Freehold, Leasehold, and Business Acquisitions
* Build strong relationships with developers, agents, councils, and stakeholders
Benefits:
* Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done
* Salary packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take-home pay
* Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
* Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
* Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more
* Free annual flu shot (optional)
* Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balance
Requirements:
* A minimum of 10 years' experience leading acquisition and development transactions across large, multi-site tenant-focused organisations, with a proven ability to manage high-volume targets nationally
* Expertise in AFL's, Leases, Sales Contracts, and a solid understanding of Town Planning and Development Application processes
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects across a national framework and deliver on time with uncompromising quality
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to initiate change and champion new approaches
* A bachelor's degree in property or development (preferred) or equivalent experience, along with a strong background in financial management and reporting
How to Apply:
* Submit your application via email to recruitment@goodstart.org.au
* We review applications as they are submitted
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
About Our Organisation:
* We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment
* We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow
* We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection
Safety:
* We take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect, and harm
* We're a Child Safe Organisation, and all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check