Development Manager (Contract)
Core
Lead high-value land and asset development opportunities from concept to business case approval for Sydney Airport's non-aeronautical revenue portfolio.
Role type
Senior commercial development manager (capital investment)
Builds
Decision-ready development concepts and business cases for senior leadership and investment forums
Domain
Airport infrastructure + commercial property development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
early-stage development strategy, feasibility analysis, business case development, development economics modeling, stakeholder influence, capital investment decision-making
Preferred skills
retail/transport/infrastructure environment experience, REIT or major landholder background, large-scale precinct planning
Technologies
DCF, IRR, NPV, financial modeling tools
Responsibilities
Identify and validate high-value land and asset opportunities; test concepts via upfront feasibility including market demand and planning pathways; challenge assumptions to determine highest and best use; partner with Finance to build commercial and financial models; prepare opportunity briefs and business cases; act as sponsor delegate through governance stage gates; collaborate across Commercial, Planning, Operations, and external advisors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
