Head of Development (Property)

Date: 11 Dec 2024

Location: COLLINGWOOD, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: McDonald's Corporation

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! As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. 

Could you be our next Head of Development (Property)?

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. We're dedicated to ensuring profitable growth through strategic property investment, development, and management of our construction and asset portfolio. Based in our Collingwood Office, you'll have the unique opportunity to lead our real estate development efforts in the South West region. As Head of Development, you'll be responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance to our team, driving business success, and maximizing the value of our property portfolio.
 

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

  • Providing strategic direction for property acquisition, market analysis, and complex property management issues
  • Managing department workload and allocation to ensure regional goals are met
  • Championing innovation projects to enhance customer experiences and financial returns
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to maximise value and return on existing assets
  • Ensuring efficient execution of asset management tasks and maintaining strong regional relationships
  • Reporting regularly to senior leadership, acting as the primary liaison in the SA, WA and TAS markets
  • Overseeing licensee communications and resolving queries effectively

Your keys to success:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Property Economics or a related field.
  • Proven history in asset management and site development, ideally within retail or hospitality sectors
  • Expertise in commercial property portfolio strategy, including investment, development, and disposals
  • Deep understanding of the Australian and (VIC, WA, SA & TAS) property market
  • Exceptional leadership skills and stakeholder management abilities
  •  Ability to inspire and influence business owners, including franchisees and small businesses

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, long-term incentive share program and a target incentive bonus plan. 
  • A Fun & Vibrant Culture. Immerse yourself in local and Macca’s only events and experiences from day one of working with us. 
  • 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 a world class learning and development offering that propel you to achieve your career goals. 
  • 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. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We strive to make every moment through the recruitment process a feel-good moment for everyone. Let us know if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application and interview process, if you'd like to note your pronouns or have suggestions for how we can improve in this space.