Director
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Director - Development - Retail D2/3 (SPA4-50013068)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- D2/3
- Expected experience
- 10–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyArchitecture, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Property Development, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Property Development, Real Estate Development, Retail Development, Urban Development (or related)
Study levelMaster's
The Director, Development is responsible for leading the planning, development, and delivery of retail assets from initial concept through to operational opening, ensuring the successful realization of strategic, commercial, financial, and customer experience objectives. The role provides leadership across all phases of the development lifecycle, driving stakeholder alignment, governance compliance, commercial performance, tenant readiness, and operational integration to deliver high-performing retail environments and maximize long-term asset value.
Key Responsibilities
Development Planning and Execution
- Direct the planning, implementation, and execution of retail developments from concept inception through operational opening, ensuring alignment with approved business plans, commercial objectives, and strategic priorities.
- Lead the development of delivery strategies, implementation plans, development schedules, and project roadmaps for retail assets to achieve approved time, cost, quality, and commercial outcomes.
- Provide strategic direction on development opportunities, asset positioning, retail concepts, and commercial requirements to support sustainable retail development outcomes.
- Ensure retail developments progress in accordance with approved governance requirements, development objectives, and investment parameters.
Development Lifecycle Management
- Lead end-to-end management of retail developments across all development phases including business planning, feasibility, concept development, design, procurement, construction, tenant fit-out, activation, handover, and opening.
- Monitor development performance against approved schedules, budgets, commercial objectives, and operational readiness milestones.
- Ensure effective transition between development phases and maintain continuity from initial concept through commencement of operations.
- Establish and maintain development controls, reporting frameworks, and delivery assurance processes across assigned retail assets.
Financial Management and Value Optimization
- Lead feasibility assessments, business cases, financial evaluations, and investment recommendations to support development decision-making and governance approvals.
- Identify opportunities to enhance commercial performance, optimize development scope, improve asset profitability, and maximize long-term asset value.
- Ensure development activities are delivered within approved financial parameters and capital expenditure budgets.
- Oversee financial performance reporting, forecasting, risk assessment, and commercial evaluations throughout the development lifecycle.