Assistant Development Manager

Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Employee assistance programs

Flexible working hours

Career development

Job summary

Hungry Jack's Pty is seeking a Development Coordinator to support the delivery of new restaurant sites across NSW and ACT. You will work closely with the Development Manager, landlords, consultants and internal teams to keep projects moving and hit key milestones.

You will coordinate planning approvals, AFLs and leases, manage documentation and prepare reports and forecasts. A hands-on, proactive approach and strong stakeholder skills are essential for success in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in property development, commercial leasing, project coordination or a related field.
• Understanding AFLs, Leases, planning processes and development approvals.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound numerical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Manager in building and maintaining a strong pipeline of new restaurant sites across NSW and the ACT.
• Coordinate new restaurant development projects, including planning processes, authority approvals and project timelines.
• Manage and coordinate AFLs, Leases and related legal documentation.
• Liaise with developers, landlords, solicitors, planners, architects and external consultants.
• Work with internal Design, Construction, Lease Administration and Operations teams to progress openings.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, development programmes, cashflow forecasts and approval documentation.
• Attend site inspections and meetings with developers and landlords as required.
• Support final close-out of development projects following restaurant opening.

Skills

Property development

Commercial leasing

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Property/Real Estate Development qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Careers are Better at Hungry Jack's! Reporting to the Development Manager NSW/ACT, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of new restaurant developments, from initial site identification and approvals through to construction and store opening. This is a hands‑on, varied role where you'll work closely with developers, landlords, consultants and internal teams to keep projects moving and ensure key milestones are achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Development Manager in building and maintaining a strong pipeline of new restaurant sites across NSW and the ACT.
• Coordinating new restaurant development projects, including planning processes, authority approvals and project timelines.
• Managing and coordinating Agreements for Lease (AFLs), Leases and associated legal documentation.
• Liaising with developers, landlords, solicitors, town planners, architects and other external consultants.
• Working closely with internal Design, Construction, Lease Administration and Operations teams to progress new restaurant openings.
• Preparing and maintaining project reports, development programmes, cashflow forecasts and approval documentation.
• Attending site inspections and meetings with developers and landlords as required.
• Supporting the final close‑out of development projects following restaurant opening.

About You We're looking for someone who is organised, commercially minded and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. You'll be a strong communicator who can build relationships, manage competing priorities and take ownership of getting things done.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Experience in property development, commercial leasing, project coordination or a related field, ideally within retail, QSR or commercial property.
• Some understanding of AFLs, Leases, planning processes and development approvals.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with legal documents, plans and project reporting.
• Sound numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• A qualification in Property, Real Estate Development, Town Planning, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Give Back At Hungry Jack’s we don’t just want to make our customers happy. We also want to give something back to the community that supports us. So be a part of something bigger, like make‑a‑wish, sports and community event sponsorships and volunteering.

Flexibility With over 420+ restaurants in Australia, chances are you’re not far from a Hungry Jack’s in Australia. And the hours we offer range from casual, part‑time or full‑time, varying from early morning to late at night. So you can balance it with sports, and school commitments – and a hectic social life, of course!

Be Rewarded

• staff food discounts
• service recognition
• access to employee assistance programs
• heaps of workplace flexibility