Lead the transformation of iconic retail precincts and create places where people belong.

At Frasers Property Australia, we believe that home is a feeling, and a place where community spirit matters . International in scale but local at heart, our reputation and legacy are built on 100 years of Australian placemaking.

When you join us, you become part of an unwavering commitment to excellence, quality, and care. Together, we create stronger, smarter, and happier neighbourhoods that are connected, diverse, sustainable, and beautiful. From large-scale mixed-use developments to retail centres, everything we do is designed to enhance the way people live life together.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded Development Manager to join our VIC Development team. In this role, you will manage retail property development projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet program, financial, and quality standards while maintaining vital community amenity.

Your initial focus will be the delivery of the significant Bradmill Yarraville retail project, where you will manage design development, builder appointment, and the overarching retail and leasing strategy. This is a pivotal role for a professional looking to make a meaningful impact on the Melbourne retail landscape.

How you will make an impact

• Project Leadership: Manage the delivery of major retail developments
• Strategic Partnerships: Negotiate with major tenants to implement Agreements for Lease (AFL) and manage relationships with approval authorities and potential asset purchasers.
• Sustainable Innovation: Explore and implement environmentally sustainable design initiatives in line with Frasers Property’s Sustainability strategy and our Retail division’s goals.
• Commercial Excellence: Prepare and maintain detailed project feasibilities, coordinate leasing strategies and marketing collateral, and participate in value management processes to drive project profitability.
• Team Mentorship: Foster a creative and disciplined environment, mentoring team members and ensuring a culture of high performance and respect.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, respectful, progressive, and real. You will also bring:

• Experience: Extensive experience in the project management and delivery of retail property developments, preferably with a major institutional developer or landlord.
• Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a property-related discipline such as Property Economics, Commerce, or Construction Management.
• Technical Skills: Expert competency in preparing detailed feasibilities and scenario modelling, with an understanding of D&C contracts and AFLs.
• Mindset: An entrepreneurial yet methodical approach with a high work ethic and high ethical standards.

Together, we create…

As a property developer, we’re always creating. But it’s not just buildings and precincts. We believe the employee experience is a valuable asset which needs planning, great design, and a lot of ongoing care . Together, we create:

• Meaningful Work: A global and diverse business means endless opportunities to work on purpose-led projects in exciting places.
• Exciting Careers: Growth and learning opportunities, global pathways, and supportive managers who ensure everyone in our business can reach their potential.
• A Place to Belong: A brand and culture which is known widely in the industry for being purpose-led, customer-focused, and caring.
• The Right Balance: Work-life balance and an employee wellbeing focus which means you can be at your best.

We offer a high-performance, professional environment where achievement is rewarded. We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women, an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and a White Ribbon Accredited workplace.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know if you don’t hit the ‘apply’ button.

Discover much more about working with Frasers Property, and explore other opportunities that might be a fit, here: www.FrasersProperty.com.au.

At Frasers Property, we are committed to creating 'Proud Communities' both in the places we build and the teams we grow. We value diversity in all its forms and actively foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to have a Reconciliation Action Plan and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. We also welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including different genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and people with all abilities.