National Development Manager (12 month contract)

JCDecaux; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

JCDecaux Australia in Sydney is seeking a National Development Manager to lead development of large format out-of-home media assets, bridging property and media sectors. You will work with Town Planners, Architects and government partners to shape strategic growth.

You will manage contract relationships, oversee planning legislation, prepare tender documentation, and present concepts to State and Local Governments, while delivering regular development reports.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Town Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Property or closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of local and State government processes.
• Highly skilled in all administrative tasks.
• IT literate in Excel, MS Word and related project management software programs.
• Capable of concurrently managing a wide range of tasks and priorities.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing contract relationships.
• Development of new and redevelopment of existing large format out-of-home media assets.
• Maintain knowledge of State and Local government town planning legislation as it relates to out-of-home media.
• Assist in preparing development tender documentation and presentations to clients.
• Establish ongoing positive relationships with State and Local government.
• Represent JCDecaux on regulatory affairs committees when required.
• Monitor planning schemes for JCDecaux-related Councils.
• Review OMA town planning reports for changes affecting future contracts.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual development reports.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related

Tools

Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

About the role:

The role of National Development Manager provides a unique career combination of both property and media industry sectors. It will see you manage and implement the development of large format media assets. Working across multi-disciplined consultant teams that include Town Planners, Architects and other town planning specialists, as well as direct engagement with key contract partners across State and Local Government.

A Day in the Life:

Whilst there’s no typical day in the dynamic world of media, you can expect your role to involve the following:

• Manage existing contract relationships.
• Development of new and redevelopment of existing large format out-of-home media assets
• Have and maintain a strong general knowledge of State and Local government town planning legislation as it relates to out-off–home media.
• Assist the broader commercial function in preparing development related tender documentation and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Establish an ongoing positive relationship with State and Local government.
• Visit and present JCDecaux’s development concepts to State and Local government.
• Stay informed of new town planning or related laws, codes and standards related to out-of-home media.
• As required, represent JCDecaux on the Outdoor Media Associations (OMA) regulatory affairs committee.
• Monitor and understand planning schemes for all JCDecaux related Councils.
• As required review (Outdoor Media Association) OMA town planning reports for any changes which may affect potential JCDecaux future contract areas.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual development related reports

About You:

You’ll ideally come from a Town Planning background or have demonstrated experience within property or relevant industry within Government or private sector. You’ll be someone with exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills and a real team player. In addition to:

• Degree Qualified in Town Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Property or closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of local and State government processes
• Be highly skilled in all administrative tasks.
• IT literate in Excel, MS word and related project management software programs.
• Be capable of concurrently managing a wide range of tasks and priorities while maintaining a highly professional approach.
• Be able to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders to achieve common objectives.

Why join JCDecaux:

At JCDecaux your wellbeing, health, and safety are our top priority. We value and reward your contributions and ensure Belonging and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits on offer:

• Opportunity to get an additional week of annual leave after your first year (25 days), volunteer leave, and dedicated celebration and wellness days.
• Participation in our bonus or OTE programs
• Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities, including personalised development plans and a range of in-person and online courses to support your career journey. Development which enables you to advance and reach your full potential.
• Parental leave and Market‑leading fertility leave.
• Fully supported hybrid working arrangements (subject to role).
• Opportunities to be part of employee‑led steering committees across Diversity & Inclusion, Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability. Our dedicated DEIB committee champions are involved in initiatives like Pride Panel, International Women’s Day, and RAP. We also proudly partner with charities such as R U OK?, Oz Harvest, and Thread Together.

Join us and be part of a company where your ideas matter, your growth is a priority, and your contributions will help us lead the way in transforming the Out-of-Home landscape.