Strategic Commercial Development Manager (12-Month)

Sydneyairport1

Sydney

On-site

AUD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking a Commercial Development Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to identify, validate and progress high-value development opportunities across its diverse estate. Reporting to the Commercial Development Lead, you will guide opportunities from concept through business case approval, working with sponsors and senior stakeholders to inform investment decisions.

You will coordinate across Commercial, Planning & Delivery, Operations and Finance to translate ideas into

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in property economics, development, urban planning or similar.
5+ years in a comparable development, strategy or commercial role.
Experience in feasibility and business case development.
Experience in retail, transport, infrastructure or property environments.
Partnering with finance on development economics and option analysis.
Exposure to large-scale capital investment decision-making and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

Identify and shape high-value land and asset opportunities across the airport precinct.
Test and validate concepts through upfront feasibility, including market demand and development economics.
Challenge assumptions and explore land-use scenarios to determine highest and best use.
Translate ideas into clearly defined, evidence-based development opportunities.
Work with Finance to build and interrogate financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivities).
Prepare clear, decision-ready opportunity briefs and business cases for senior leadership.
Act as sponsor delegate, guiding opportunities through governance and stage gates.
Collaborate across Commercial, Planning & Delivery, Operations, Finance and external advisors.