Development Manager

Together, we can do great things

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $40 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. 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.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

As a result of business growth and a strong development pipeline, we have a rare, exciting opportunity for a Development Manager, Retail to work on strategic developments across our Retail portfolio.

This is a hands on role, that will manage all aspects of the development lifecycle from concept creation and feasibility assessment through to planning, design development and delivery. The role will partner closely with our asset teams to ensure alignment and setting of development plans for a quality end product that exceeds customer expectations.

What you will be doing

• Leading development projects end to end to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes including cost control, quality, program and returns.
• Developing the future retail master plans, updating where required for all GPT managed retail assets.
• Assessing and providing input to development opportunities to determine optimal and best-use retail development across a portfolio of assets.
• In conjunction with the development finance team, preparing and managing feasibility studies for investment proposal assessments and internal approvals in line with GPT’s Development Framework.
• Leading WHS management processes as required for the development and be a leader in respect of our Health and Safety culture.
• Providing input and driving new and existing opportunities across key retailers including Major and Mini Major Tenants, including the preparation of proposals, key background information and tenant documentation to inform recommendations.

What makes you stand out

We are looking for a retail development manager with hands on experience in delivery of retail projects from design, documentation, leasing and construction phases. You will be capable in project and construction management, able to negotiate contracts and manage budgets with a high degree of commerciality. You will also have demonstrated experience in Major and Mini Major leases.

You are tertiary qualified in a property or business related discipline and bring a high level of self-motivation and collaboration in your approach. You have strong leadership and communication skills and are able to influence a broad range of stakeholders for successful outcomes.

This position would suit a team player who wants to broaden and grow their career in a challenging and fast paced environment. 

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• Earned a silver ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. 

Let's get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Mandy from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.