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Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.\nThis passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.\nCome join us.\nThe role\nThe Development Director is responsible for driving GPT's Logistics Development strategy across Sydney, encompassing the identification and procurement of development opportunities and end-to-end project delivery within the broader portfolio strategy.\nThe role requires a strong commercial mindset to build compelling business cases and value propositions, while leading and coordinating internal and external project teams with a structured and decisive approach.\nThe position spans the full development lifecycle, from originating new opportunities and supporting Investment Management on acquisitions, through to managing conditions precedent, leasing and marketing, design, approvals and project completion.\nThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced development professional to shape Sydney's logistics landscape and deliver significant value for GPT and its stakeholders.\nWhat you will be doing\nIdentify, review and assess development opportunities from within and external to the portfolio, working closely with the Head of Development and Senior Management to drive business growth.\nPrepare and present business cases, commercial proposals and funding reports to Executive and Board level stakeholders, including key external investment partners.\nDevelop masterplan strategies and business plans that maximise returns, minimise risk and align with economic, social and environmental objectives, while managing consensus and approval processes.\nIdentify risks and barriers associated with development opportunities and negotiate Joint Venture and Development Management Agreements to mitigate exposure.\nLead and manage the project team, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes.\nDevelop and oversee economic, social, environmental and risk management frameworks to optimise value creation throughout the project lifecycle.\nManage all aspects of project procurement, including engagement of contractors, consultants and regulatory authorities, ensuring delivery within approved commercial and time parameters.\nOversee all Authority Approvals, including Master Plans, Concept Plans, Development Applications and Project Applications, and negotiate conditions with Councils and the Department of Planning.\nLead the leasing, marketing and sales process, securing lease commitments and managing all project marketing activity through to completion.\nFormulate and manage approval documentation, progressive value optimisation processes and land management requirements across all development projects.\nWhat makes you stand out\nYou bring extensive experience in the property industry, with a strong background in property development that equips you to hit the ground running. You hold relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally in Engineering or Construction, complemented by formal Project Management credentials. 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We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.\nLet’s get started\nIf this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. 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