Assistant Development Manager

Narooma; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hungry Jack's is seeking a Development Coordinator to support the delivery of new restaurant developments, from site identification and approvals through to construction and store openings. You will work with developers, landlords and internal teams to keep projects moving and meet critical milestones.

Ideal candidates bring experience in property development, leasing, and project coordination, with strong organisation, communication and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in property development, commercial leasing, project coordination.
• 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 with legal documents, plans and project reporting.
• Sound numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.